Art in the Early Years

by Eglinton; Kristen Ali

• ISBN13: 9780415298469
• ISBN10: 0415298466
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-09-25
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

Striking the perfect balance between discussion of the subject and provision of hands-on material for use in lessons, this book is a complete art education resource for all involved in early years art education. Early childhood educators who wish to implement a more holistic art curriculum in the classroom will find this an essential companion.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
PART I Contemporary early childhood art education	1	(84)
1 Setting the scene: the why, what, and how of early years art education	3	(16)
2 A work in progress: the process, art experiences, and art making	19	(16)
3 The process continues: aesthetic experiences and encounters with art	35	(19)
4 Documentation and special needs: reaching all children, and documenting it as we go along	54	(18)
5 Putting it together: using the early learning goals for creative development	72	(13)
PART II Ideas into practice: artistic experiences for the Foundation Stage	85	(104)
Experience No. 1 Initial clay experience	87	(5)
Experience No. 2 Initial painting experience	92	(4)
Experience No. 3 Initial printing experience	96	(5)
Experience No. 4 Initial construction experience	101	(3)
Experience No. 5 Line and art elements	104	(6)
Experience No. 6 Clay and craft 1	110	(6)
Experience No. 7 Shapes and art elements	116	(4)
Experience No. 8 Weaving and craft	120	(5)
Experience No. 9 Collage and shape	125	(5)
Experience No. 10 Clay and craft 2	130	(5)
Experience No. 11 Colour and art elements 1	135	(4)
Experience No. 12 Mark making	139	(4)
Experience No. 13 Textiles and craft	143	(4)
Experience No. 14 Painting and art elements	147	(6)
Experience No. 15 Clay	153	(5)
Experience No. 16 Colour and art elements 2	158	(4)
Experience No. 17 Printing	162	(5)
Experience No. 18 Craft	167	(4)
Experience No. 19 Construction	171	(7)
Experience No. 20 Mixed media and craft	178	(6)
Extended and further experiences	184	(5)
Appendix 1 Art materials	189	(3)
Appendix 2 Art reference	192	(6)
Appendix 3 Museum and gallery information	198	(4)
Appendix 4 Selected books and websites and other useful information	202	(3)
References	205	(4)
Index	209