Mona Brookes

Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Founded on the belief that any child can learn to draw realistic pictures using her "alphabet of shapes" while in a noncompetitive environment, Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages. This new edition includes two additional chapters explaining how to reach children with learning problems or special needs and how to incorporate drawing into other subjects, such as math and language.

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Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised edition includes the following new materials: * Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn. * An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems * An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness * A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Anniversary
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: Juni 1996
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 191mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 670g
• ISBN-13: 9780874778274
• ISBN-10: 0874778271
• Artikelnr.: 21254793

Autorenporträt

Mona Brookes is an internationally acclaimed art educator who has been a consultant to schools and museums worldwide. She is the founder of the Monart Drawing Schools with 20 branches, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit. Her first book, Drawing with Children, has sold over 250,000 copies.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
A Note to Parents and Educators
Preface: The Monart Method
How to Use This Book
Duplication of Drawing Samples
Drawing Instruction Format
Free Use Permission Information
Preliminaries
Before You Draw: How You Feel about Your Own Drawing Ability; Changing Your
Attitudes and Abilities; Giving the Artist in You Permission to Unfold
Setting the Stage: Preparing Your Work Space; Shopping for Supplies; Ideas
for Inspiration: Knowing What's Possible
Creating a Supportive Climate: Communication Can Aid the Process;
Troubleshooting
Choosing Your Starting Level: Starting-Level Exercises; General Guidelines
for Different Age Groups
Lessons
Lesson 1: Learning the Basics: Conducive Relaxation; Experimenting with
Your Supplies; Recognizing the Five Elements of Contour Shape; Warm-ups;
Wow! I Can Draw!
Lesson 2: Drawing from Graphics: Drawing Tips; Level 1: Leo the Lion; Level
2: Tropical Birds; Level 3: Carousel Horse; Choosing Other Projects
Lesson 3: Drawing from a Still Life: Level 1: The Teapot and the Vase;
Level 2: Adding the Kitchen Utensils; Level 3: Adding the Abacus; Building
Still Life Arrangements
Lesson 4: Volume Drawing: The Positive and the Negative of Space; Levels 1,
2, and 3: Tiger Lilies; Choosing Other Projects
Lesson 5: Widening Your Horizons: Media Tips; Design; People; Faces;
Environment
Reaching Special Education and At Risk Students: Letting Go of the Labels;
Individualizing and Appreciating Behavior; Solving the Problems
Using Drawing to Teach Other Subjects: Multiple Intelligence Theory (MI);
Integrated Learning; Infinite Possibilities
Bibliography