Karsh: American Legends
Kenojuak
The Key to Art Series
The Key to Gothic Art
The Key to Renaissance Art
The Killing Screens: Media and the Culture of Violence
Kiss
Krzysztof Wodiczko: Projections
Kubota
(Print-Non-Fiction). Karsh, Yousuf. Little, Brown & Co. (Canada) (LIT), 1992. 157 p. ISBN 0-8212-1906-5 ($60.00 hdc.).
(CAN) Featuring nearly 75 colour and black-and-white portraits of American legendary personalities, this collection by eminent Canadian photographer, Yousuf Karsh is an appealing resource. An introductory note by Karsh states his criteria for designing his subjects as legendary. Each portrait is accompanied by a brief personal comment. Included is an index of American legends.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Print-Non-Fiction). Blodgett, Jean. Firefly Books Limited (FIR), 1985. unp. ISBN 0-920668-31-3 ($49.95 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) This beautiful biography contains information about the personal and artistic development of renowned Cape Dorset artist, Kenojuak. Over 160 colour plates illustrate her sculpture, drawings, and prints. Of interest are photographs showing drawings and resultant prints. Included are a table of contents, data on the prints, and a chronology.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: The Key to Gothic Art, and The Key to Renaissance Art.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Bracons, Jose. (The Key to Art Series). Lerner Publications (NEL), 1990. 80 p. ISBN 0-8225-2051-6 ($26.65 hdc.).
This colourful exploration of architecture, painting, sculpture, engraving, and objets d'art is devoted to art history of the gothic era. Characteristics of the era's art work are described in the context of European politics and religious, philosophic, and scientific beliefs. Organized according to type of art work, the book describes both the artistry and the artists of the day. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Print-Non-Fiction). Bracons, Jose. (The Key to Art Series). Lerner Publications (NEL), 1990. 80 p. ISBN 0-8225-2057-5 ($26.65 hdc.).
This colourful exploration of architecture, painting, sculpture, engraving, and objets d'art is devoted to art history of the renaissance era. Characteristics of the era's art work are described in the context of European politics and religious, philosophic, and scientific beliefs. Organized according to type of art work, the book describes both the artistry and the artists of the day. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
The Killing Screens: Media and the Culture of Violence
(Video). Kinetic Inc. (KIN), 1994. 40 min. Order no. 8739/0685 ($275.00).
This program addresses the psychological, political, social, and developmental impacts of growing and living within a cultural environment of pervasive, ritualized, violent representation. Noted lecturer and educational filmmaker Dr. Jean Kilbourne guides viewers through the questions and perspectives offered by Dr. George Gerbner, Dean Emeritus, Annenberg School of Communication and the University of Pennsylvania.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Video). (Clip Art Series). Marlin Motion Pictures (MGR), 1993. 29 min. Dup. order no. V8867.
The kiss can have different meanings depending on the culture and time period. Clips include Tango, Gustave Klimt, Marcel Proust, a film by Rachid Bouchareb, Auguste Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac, Giotto's Kiss of Judas and the opera Carmen.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
Krzysztof Wodiczko: Projections
(Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1991. 54 min. Dup. order no. V9051.
(CAN) This program focuses on how Polish-born Canadian artist, Krzysztof Wodiczko poignantly and powerfully uses architecture and projections (slides) to address social issues such as the arms race, the poor, and migrant workers. This video is close-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
(Video/16mm). National Film Board of Canada (NFB/MHP), 1982. 21 min. NFB - Order no. 1-0382-077 ($26.95). MHP - Loan order no. MP 20629.
(CAN) This film features architect, sculptor, and musician Nobuo Kubota in a sound sculpture performance. Using traditional musical instruments and sound-making devices fashioned from ordinary objects, Kubota illustrates creative percussive innovation in music exploration.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8