Ear Bending: Twelve On & Off-Beat Guides to Classical Listening
Earth Circles
The Edit
Emily Carr: Little Old Lady on the Edge of Nowhere
The Encyclopedia of Discovery and Invention
The Environmental Crisis
Eureka! Seven One-Act Plays for Secondary Schools
Evelyn Hart: An Intimate Biography
Exile
Experiential Drawing
Exploring Art
Exploring Drawing
Exploring Painting
Exploring Perspectives
Exploring the Connections
Exploring the Heart and Mind
Exploring Visual Design. 2nd ed.
Expressions: Visual Arts and Artists Series
Expressive Drawing: A Schematic Approach
Expressive Watercolor Techniques
Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries
(Audiorecording). Bennett, Michael D. Pop Hits Publications (PHP), 1977. No order number is required. ($21.95 U.S. record).
The 12 musical selections on this record are intended as listening examples of varied styles and instruments. Lesson plans, including reproducibles, focus on progressively more difficult musical concepts. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). The Origins Program (ORIG), 1982. 14 min. No order number is required. ($50.00 U.S.).
(I/M) This program discusses the Indigenous view of interrelatedness of culture, art, history, and the environment. It provides insight into meanings of some Ojibway symbols and their relationship with nature. Ancient and modern art forms are seen as an expression of values and ideas about the environment.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). Kinetic Inc. (KIN), 1984. 13 min. Order no. 4632 ($195.00).
News editing and the ethics of television journalism are dealt with in this comedy-drama in which a television reporter gets a "hot" story and then bends the rules to make it even "hotter." The methods he uses are common-place editing techniques that can be used to distort and change film and video material.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
Emily Carr: Little Old Lady on the Edge of Nowhere
(Video). CBC Educational Sales (CBC), 1975. 57 min. Order no. X4J-75-03 ($109.00).
(CAN, I/M) Canadian artist Emily Carr lived and worked without recognition until her death in 1945 at age 74. This biography describes the loneliness and occasional poverty in which she worked, as well as her friendship with the Aboriginal peoples of the area.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
The Encyclopedia of Discovery and Invention
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Animation: Drawings Spring to Life.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Bach, Julie S. and Lynn Hall, eds. (Opposing Viewpoints Series). Greenhaven (BB/NEL), 1991. 288 p. Order no. BB 1318 ($14.65 pbk.), ISBN 0-89908-175-4 ($26.50 hdc.).
The varied viewpoints in this useful resource focus on the environmental crisis, handling pesticides, the garbage problem, toxic waste disposal, and pollution of air and water. Please note that there is no Arts Education content in this book, but it is useful for activities that focus on global issues. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a list of organizations to contact, and an index.
Suggested Use: General
Other Use: History 20; Social Studies 20
Eureka! Seven One-Act Plays for Secondary Schools
(Print-Anthology). Lewis, Jacquie Johnston and Warren, Dianne, comp. (Florence James Series). Coteau Books (COT), 1994. 174 p. ISBN 1-55050-059-7 ($14.95 pbk.).
(SK, I/M) This anthology includes seven one-act plays written by Saskatchewan playwrights or student collectives for high school students. Each of the titles can be purchased individually from Coteau Books in sets which include a script for each character plus three extra copies for the director, the manager, and the prompter. The titles and ordering information follow:
• Dreamkeeper by Bruce Sinclair - ISBN 1-55050-065 -1 ($5.00 - 5 booklets)
• Me 'n' Alfred by Beechy High Drama Club - ISBN 1-55050-067-8 ($10.00 - 24 booklets)
• Men and Angels by Lynn Kirk - ISBN 1-55050-070-8 ($5.00 - 5 booklets)
•No Means No! by Richard Frost, Greg Olson and Lyle Johnson - ISBN 1-55050-071-6
• The Park by Geoffrey Ursell - ISBN 1-55050-066-X ($10.00 - 16 booklets)
• Switching Places by Rex Deverell - ISBN 1-55050-069-4 ($10.00 - 7 booklets)
($15.00 - 28 booklets)
• Wheel of Justice by SUNTEP Theatre (Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program) - ISBN 1-55050-068-6 ($10.00 - 14 booklets).
The plays range from the traditional narrative to impressionistic dream sequences to an ironic and humorous courtroom trial. They explore themes such as Aboriginal land rights, alcoholism, date rape, teenage pregnancy, and the rights of individuals. All plays are accompanied by an author's statement about the work, an author biography, premiere production information, character lists, and set descriptions. The anthology offers a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Drama
Evelyn Hart: An Intimate Biography
(Print-Non-Fiction). Wyman, Max. McClelland & Stewart (MCC), 1991. 189 p. ISBN 0-7710-9038-2 ($).
(CAN) This book offers an intimate portrait of the career and life of Evelyn Hart, one of the greatest Canadian ballerinas. The text is interspersed with several black -and-white photographs. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Dance
(Print-Non-Fiction). Crail, Archie. Blizzard Publishing (BLP), 1989. 77 p. ISBN 0-921368-12-7 ($10.95 pbk.).
(SK) This play unfolds around the visit of two South African women who have not seen each other for 28 years. One of the women has been in exile for all that time and the other undergoes tremendous risks to re-establish contact. While apartheid has been abolished since it was written, the play provides poignant insights into such regimes, particularly for audiences whose own experiences of government and law do not encompass such racist oppression.
Suggested Use: Drama
(Print-Non-Fiction). Dvorak, Robert Regis. Crisp Pubns., Inc. (RAI), 1991. unp. ISBN 1-56052-065-5 ($20.50 pbk.).
In this guide for beginners, artists and teachers, the author takes a spontaneous and creative approach to drawing that combines careful observation with personal discovery. It does not reject drawing techniques, but shifts one's focus away from technique and towards habits for creative expression. Numerous black-and-white sketches are provided. These illustrations should be reviewed using the school selection policy as a guide. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Visual Art - Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Regans, Rosalind. Glencoe (MHR), 1992. 336 p. ISBN 0-02-662281-5 ($57.97 hdc.). Teacher's Wraparound Edition - ISBN 0-02-662282-3 ($64.35). Teacher's Resource - ISBN 0-02-662283-1 ($142.90 binder). Transparencies - ISBN 0-02-662293-9 ($99.45). Fine Art Prints - ISBN 0-02-662284-X ($300.22).
This book includes chapters about the elements and principles of art, art criticism, and media. It focuses on graphic design, architecture, photography, and film and video. A concluding handbook gives technique suggestions for working in various media and short biographic sketches of artists. It offers numerous colour photographs. Each chapter contains suggestions for discussion and art-making. This book contains no Canadian or Aboriginal content. Included are a table of contents, an index of artists, a glossary, and an index. The set of 30 full-colour transparencies are organized according to chapter. An accompanying instructor's guide contains background information about the artist and additional suggestions for discussion and art-making. The teacher's binder contains reproducible materials related to artists, types of media, and display. This is not recommended for use as a student workbook. It is a teacher resource only. The package of art prints includes 20 full-colour reproductions of works by renowned world artists. No Canadian artists are represented. The 128-page guide contains background information about each work and suggestions for response and extension activity.
Suggested Use: Visual Art - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Brommer, Gerald F. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1988. 239 p. ISBN 0-87192-192-8 ($29.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-87192-204-5 ($9.95 pbk.).
This resource offers a very thorough discussion of drawing. It deals with the history of drawing and design, surveys the media used in drawing, and catalogues subject matter for drawing projects. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Brommer, Gerald F. and Kinne, Nancy K. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1988. 246 p. ISBN 0-87192-287-8 ($58.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-87192-203-7 ($16.50 pbk.).
This is a good reference book for the teacher or student with an interest in painting. The first section of this resource provides theoretical background about colour schemes, elements and principles of design, planning paintings, etc. The middle section analyzes different painting media and techniques and gives hints for getting the best results in each medium and suggests activities based on art history. The final section discusses possible subject matter. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Neil. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1991. 225 p. ISBN 0-07-549876-6 ($22.65 pbk.). Teacher's Resource Book - ISBN 0-07-551108-8 ($22.65 pbk.).
(CAN) As the title suggests, this book is designed to encourage exploration of differing viewpoints. It focuses on nine topics from a variety of perspectives including: the art of conversation, getting a job, drinking and driving, putting your best voice forward, advertising, the ethics of using animals to conduct research, family ties, and perspectives on the future. While this resource does not contain arts education content specifically, several of the topics could be addressed in conjunction with arts education activities. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: General
Other Use: English Language Arts 10, 20, 30
(Video). (Art Fusion Series). Sharper Image Film and Video Productions Inc. (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9366.
(SK) This performance-documentary deals with the process of creating music and dance as inspired from visual art. It takes the viewer through the experience of the artists and students involved while exploring four sub-themes: formal order, political and ideological issues in art, expression of emotion in art, and fantasy. Two dancer/choreographers Dana Verony, and Elaine Hanson along with composer Tom Schudel, developed music and choreography based on the four themes taken from the art exhibition for two new works at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina. Students in Grades 4 to 8 participate in the exploration of the art works that include movement and dance as a way of interpreting what they are seeing and feeling from images.
Suggested Use: Dance; Music; Visual Art
(Video). (Center For Humanities Seminars in Modern Art Series). Guidance Assoc. /The Ctr. for Humanities (MGR), 1974. 23 min. Dup. order no. V9345.
This program discusses the Expressionist and Surrealist artists who sought to reveal deep feelings and subconscious thoughts in their paintings.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Exploring Visual Design. 2nd ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Gatto, Joseph A., Porter, Albert W. and Selleck, Jack. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1987. 256 p. ISBN 0-87192-182-0 ($45.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-87192-208-8 ($13.95 pbk.).
This book helps students analyze the structure of art by focusing on the elements and principles of design. Each chapter ends with suggestions for students' design projects. Numerous colour and black-and-white photographs are offered;. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Expressions: Visual Arts and Artists Series (Video). Please refer to the titles: The Great Effect of the Imagination on the World: The Art of Brenda F. Pelkey, Aboriginal Territory: The Art of Edward Poitras, Inside the Outside: The Art of Paul Sisetski, Memory and Myth: The Art of Chuck Crate, and A Road Less Travelled: The Art of Noella Thompson.
Expressive Drawing: A Schematic Approach
(Print-Non-Fiction). Mugnaini, Joseph. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1988. 224 p. ISBN 0-87192-207-X ($33.50 hdc.).
The aim of this book is to demonstrate that visual art, like the spoken language, is an extension of human thought and that drawing is a graphic equivalent of the written language. The book is divided into three parts. Part I, "The Theory," considers drawing from the teacher's perspective. Part II, "The Practice," is the heart of the book with classroom material directed toward the student. Part III, "The Portfolio," is a collection of drawings, mainly contemporary, that employ many of the theories and principles presented in Parts I and II. Numerous black-and-white illustrations are provided. Before using these illustrations in the classroom, they should be reviewed using the school selection policy as a guide. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art - Teacher Reference
Expressive Watercolor Techniques
(Print-Non-Fiction). Porter, Albert W. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1982. 128 p. ISBN 0-87192-136-7 ($32.95 hdc.).
A resource covering the basics of watercolour, this manual contains chapters about materials, techniques, composition, emphasizing the subject, and colour and value control. It offers black-and-white photographs and a 16-page colour insert. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: The Visual Dictionary of Buildings.