Japan: Multicultural Posters
Japanese Detail: Architecture
The Japanese People Kit: Dance and Music From Japan
A Japanese Touch for the Seasons
Jazz
Jazz. 7th ed.
Jazz Lives: 100 Portraits in Jazz
Jazz Video Collection Series
Jean-Pierre Perreault, Choreographer
Jewellery: Contemporary Design and Technique
Jewellery Making: A Guide for Beginners
Jewish Life in Canada
Joe
Joe Fafard: Cows and Other Luminaries
John Coltrane - The Coltrane Legacy
JOS Call Board: Just Off Stage
Journeys and Expeditions
The Joy of Bach
The Joy of Photography
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance
(Poster). (Multicultural Art Posters). Social Studies School Service (ZVF), 1990. Order no. AG103 ($32.50 U.S.). Complete series of 5 - Order no. AG100 ($135.00 U.S. set).
Nineteen (30 cm by 32 cm) posters depict a variety of artforms from 5,000 BC to the present in Japan. The text is most appropriate for the middle years, but the visuals could be used at any grade level. Most of the prints are in black-and-white.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Print-Non-Fiction). Hibi, Sadao. Chronicle Books (RAI), 1988. 142 p. ISBN 0-87701-546-5 ($22.95 pbk.).
This collection of colour photographs demonstrates the Japanese sense of colour and form in architecture. Organized into sections showing features such as roofs, windows, furniture, and sliding doors, this visual survey presents strikingly beautiful examples of Japanese traditional and modern designs. Included are a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
The Japanese People Kit: Dance and Music From Japan
(Kit). Davies, Sandra, et al. (Music in Our Lives Series). Western Education Dev. Group (PEP), 1987. Video and guide - ISBN 0-88865-055-8 ($54.00).
Interesting commentary accompanies this video’s display of Japanese dance, costume, and music. The teacher’s guide contains a wealth of information and direction for folk dance, musical instruments, and vocabulary. Included is an audiocassette collection of Japanese folk music and dance at a cultural festival in Vancouver.
Suggested Use: Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
A Japanese Touch for the Seasons
(Print-Non-Fiction). Ekiguchi, Kunio and McCreery, Ruth S. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd. (FHW), 1987. 136 p. ISBN 0-87011-811-0 ($29.95 hdc.).
This crafts manual uses the seasons as a context for exploring Japanese culture and related activities. It presents cultural and historical information as well as step-by-step instructions for making crafts of varying intricacy, along with descriptions of Japanese Festivals, foliage, toys, decorations, or food. Included are projects such as warrior kites, doorway curtains, lanterns, dolls, and carp streamers. It offers colour photographs and black-and-white instructional diagrams. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Fordham, John. Reader's Digest Assoc. (Canada) Ltd. (RDC), 1993. 216 p. ISBN 0-88850-309-1 ($39.96 hdc.).
(CAN) Through a series of timecharts that show, year by year, the key persons, places, and events of jazz history, Jazz traces the evolution of the music from its origins. Renowned musicians come to life through biographical profiles, and information on instruments and techniques is provided. It also features a guide to 250 classic jazz recordings, arranged by schools of jazz. It offers numerous photographs in both colour and black-and-white. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
(Kit). Tanner, Paul, O. W., Maurice, Gerow and Megill, David W. Wm C Brown Publishers (TMP), 1988. Cassette and paperback - ISBN 0-697-104-389 ($50.70). ISBN 0-697-145-980 ($37.25 pbk.). Compact Disc and paperback - ISBN 0-697-145-972 ($64.25).
An introduction to the genre, this book defines jazz and describes its improvisation, rhythm, syncopation, construction, and criteria for criticism. Jazz heritages and eras are detailed, along with information about individual performers such as Mahalia Jackson, Bix Beiderbecke, Fletcher Henderson, and Oscar Peterson. Examples of jazz recordings on cassette or CD accompany this useful teacher resource. Included are suggested classroom activities and suggested print and recorded resources.
Suggested Use: Music - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Jazz Lives: 100 Portraits in Jazz
(Print-Non-Fiction). Lees, Gene. McClelland & Stewart Limited (MCC), 1992. 216 p. ISBN 1-895246-30-X ($50.00 hdc.).
(CAN) Gene Lees presents biographic information and first-hand reminiscences of jazz personalities. Organized chronologically, biographies are accompanied by full-page black-and-white close-ups by Canadian photographer John Reeves. This is an entertaining look at the personalities that have influenced the jazz movement. Included are Canadian artists such as Oscar Peterson, Renee Rosnes, and Maynard Ferguson. A table of contents, an index, and a list of selected recordings are provided.
Suggested Use: Music - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). Please refer to the titles: John Coltrane - The Coltrane Legacy, Piano Legends, and Trumpet Kings.
Jean-Pierre Perreault, Choreographer
(Print-Non-Fiction). Carson, Lynne. Dance Collection Danse (DCD), 1992. 120 p. ISBN 0-929003-12-8 ($25.00 pbk.).
(CAN) In this tribute to a noted Canadian choreographer, essays by 17 associates describe Perreault's unique dramatic style, artistic training, and choreographic achievements. It offers black-and-white photographs. Included are lists of choreographies, productions, and biographic notes. Note: Perrault’s famous dance Joe is available on video. It is annotated elsewhere in this bibliography.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Jewellery: Contemporary Design and Technique
(Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, Chuck. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1983. 266 p. ISBN 0-87192-141-3 ($61.00 hdc.).
This is a thorough, easy-to-follow introduction to tools, materials, and techniques for creating a variety of jewellery. Included are instructions for forming, casting, inlays, laminations, chain making, stone settings, and fastening devices. It offers black-and-white photographs. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and an appendices which addresses weights, measures and proportions; hardening and tempering; health hazards, and safety.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
Jewellery Making: A Guide for Beginners
(Print-Non-Fiction). Foote, Theodore P. Davis Pubns., Inc. (FHW), 1981. 111 p. ISBN 0-87192-130-8 ($61.00 hdc.). ISBN 0-87192-279-7 ($43.50 pbk.).
This specialized manual describes tools and materials required for jewellery projects and provides clear explanations of techniques. Many examples of jewellery are pictured, some in full colour. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a suppliers list, and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video). (The William Kurelek Series). Moreland-Latchford (SSC), 1990. 26 min. Order no. KMLV0085 ($29.95).
(CAN) William Kurelek describes his series of works which deal with the history of Jewish settlement in Canada. Scenes of farming, trading, and industry are shown as well as glimpses of Jewish holidays and traditions.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video). Foundation Jean-Pierre Perreault (MGR), 1989. 68 min. Dup. order no. V9397.
(CAN) This video presents world-renowned choreographer, Jean-Pierre Perreault's highly acclaimed dance Joe in full. In this performance, dancers clad in business attire stomp their feet to the rhythm of a mundane, labour-filled life which is occasionally interspersed with light-hearted moments. Since Joe is a lengthy production, teachers may wish to focus on sections that suit particular curriculum-related activities. Information on Perreault can be found in the book Jean-Pierre Perreault, Choreographer (annotated elsewhere in this bibliography).
Suggested Use: Dance
Joe Fafard: Cows and Other Luminaries
(Video). Sask West Television (STV), 1987. 24 min. No order number is required. ($50.00).
(SK) This is a brief look at the work of a Saskatchewan sculptor, Joe Fafard.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
John Coltrane - The Coltrane Legacy
(Video). (Jazz Video Collection Series). Video Artists International (SSC), 1988. 60 min. Order no. GVA69035-VHS ($44.95).
Footage taken from interviews and international television specials provides insight into the personality and musical style of this noted saxophone player.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
JOS Call Board: Just Off Stage
(Software). Dance Collection Danse (DCD), n.d. Published semi-annually - Order no. 1183-384x ($19.95).
(CAN) Canadian dance history is the focus of articles in this electronic publication. The journal features thumbnail sketches of noted Canadian dance personalities. It contains articles about Canadian dance history and current issues. Issued semi-annually, the disk is available for use with IBM and compatibles, MAC Plus/SE.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Richardson, Wendy and Jack. (Art of the World Through the Eyes of Artists Series). Heinemann Educational Bks. (BB), 1993. unp. Order no. BB 6871 ($23.20 hdc.).
Through simple text and 20 colour reproductions of art works, this book focuses on how various international artists have portrayed journeys and expeditions. Each art work is accompanied by a portrait and short biography of the artist as well as brief background information about the artist's motivation and technique. Included are a table of contents and a list of galleries where the original paintings are located.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video). Vision Video (VVD), 1978. 60 min. Order no. 4005 ($19.95 U.S.).
Narrator and host Brian Blessed introduces viewers to a variety of vibrant Bach interpretations performed by numerous artists, musicians, and dancers, including Virgil Fox, Rosalyn Turek, Canadian Brass, the Brooklyn Boys Chorus, the Swingle Sisters, and many others. Blessed portrays Bach in scenes from his life in Leipzig and other East German cities.
Suggested Use: Music
(Print-Non-Fiction). Taylor, Martin, ed. Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited (ADD), 1991. 301 p. ISBN 0-201-57787-9 ($22.95 pbk.).
This resource is a visually appealing guide to the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. It looks at the visual elements of a photograph; basic techniques of composition; photographic tools and processes such as cameras, films and darkroom effects; tools and techniques for specific photographic subjects; effective use of light, composition, and photojournalism. Included are studies of the varied personal styles of photographers Harry Callahan, Annie Leibovitz, and Eliot Porter. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance
(Video). Rounder Records (MUM), 1991. 30 videos/9 books - No order number is required. ($1,199.00 U.S.).
An excellent video anthology, this series contains 500 performances from over 100 countries. Through several vignettes, the videos explore the music, dance, and dress of world cultures. Superimposed titles and chapter markings relate directly to background descriptions in the accompanying books. The photography and selection of music are outstanding.
Suggested Use: Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8