Artistic Pursuits Art Curriculum
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 The Artistic Pursuits series
is written by Brenda Ellis. The books have plastic covers and coil binding which
makes them easy to work with. Pages are printed in full color on one side only
and are visually pleasing to the eye. The instructions are easy to follow with
lots of examples.
In the new 2008 second edition, there are no prints to glue
in yourself. More artwork and more historical information is included. There are
weekly lessons in each book. Expanded biographies of the artists and in grades 4
to 12, there is an extra page in each unit.
Overall this is a very well done art curriculum.
Brenda Ellis
has made life a lot easier for homeschool parents who want to teach art at home!
06/2009 Artistic Pursuits is mentioned in latest edition of The
Well Trained Mind by
Susan Wise Bauer as an art
curriculum resource.
The Way They See It
By Brenda Ellis, Artistic Pursuits
 Designed
for parents, The Way They See It is a great guide for teaching art to your
preschool child. It has 32 projects geared to children ages 3 to 5. |
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Artistic Pursuits, Grades K-3 Book One, An Introduction to the Visual Arts
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 There are 32 lessons with projects divided into three sections in An
Introduction to the Visual Arts: What Artists Do Ten lessons cover activities artists engage in
such as imagining and observing. Students explore drawing and painting
techniques and work with a brush.
What Artists See Seven lessons cover the elements that artists
such as shape, form, and color. Students explore collage, paper works, and
color mixing. Students work with scissors, glue, and paper.
Exploring Ancient Art Fifteen lessons cover ancient art. Students
explore mural, pottery, paper art, bookbinding, mosaic techniques, etc.
See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits
Grades K to 3
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Artistic Pursuits for Grades K-3 Book Two Stories of Artists and Their Art
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 In
the K-3 Book 2, lessons are based on
individual artists from 13th century late Gothic to the 18th century. Students
will learn about the character of each selected artist and his work.
There are 32 weekly lessons with projects. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits
Grades K to 3
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Artistic Pursuits for Grades K-3 Book Three Modern Painting and Sculpting
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 In
the K-3 Book 3, students have an
introduction to modern art through studying artists who have positive, creative
messages in their art and artworks that had great influence on our culture.
Methods of sculpting are introduced as students learn to model, carve, and
construct. They will also work with new inventions of the 20th century such as
assemblages, mobiles, land art, photography, and computer art.
There are 32 weekly lessons with projects. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits
Grades K to 3
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Artistic Pursuits for Grades 4-6 Book One Elements of Art and Composition
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 In
the Grades 4-6 Book 1, students have their
first in-depth look at the elements of art in a simply written text with lots of
illustrations in pencil and pen, the media they will be using. The elements of
art and composition are explored through American art in this book. There are 16 units with 64 lessons. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits Grades 4-6
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Artistic Pursuits for Grades 4-6 Book Two Color and Composition (2008 Second
Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 In Grade 4-6
Book 2 gives students their first in depth look at color theory in a simply
written format with lots of color illustration. The element of color is explored
in eight units, completing the student’s study of the elements of art. In
this book the emphasis is on American art. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits Grades 4-6
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Artistic Pursuits for Junior High Book One Elements of Art and Composition
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 Junior
High Book 1 covers the elements of art and composition with emphasis on art from
around the world! Students are challenged to make drawings as they go through
the book. Emphasis is on art made by
cultures from around the world. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits Junior High
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Artistic Pursuits for Junior High Book Two Color and Composition (2008
Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 Artistic Pursuits Junior
High Book 2 gives students an in-depth look at color theory and how to use it
with a dry medium such as pastels. Eight units explore the element of color is
explored in 8 units while the next 8 units explore composition as it relates to
color. Emphasis in for this level is on world art. See samples at the publisher's website.
Artistic Pursuits Junior High
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You have two choices for scheduling the
senior high level for time and credit.
The first choice is to take a full year for each book and
take more time to practice. Book 1 would be a one credit Studio Art 1 course.
Book 2 would be a one credit Painting course.
The other choice is to do a book each semester with less time
to practice. The publisher suggests that the student complete the art
assignments on the first and fourth pages of each unit and only reading the
material on pages 2 and 3 of each unit. Thus, the student would earn 1/2 credit
for each book.
If this were an elective for a non-art major, then it would
be reasonable to do one of the books and take a full year. Book 1 is recommended
in this case because it is the pre-requisite for Book 2.
The artistically focused student may want to
do the fast track with both books in one year in order to have
time to pursue other art subjects or may want to spend a full
year on each book. If they are bent in the artistic direction,
they will probably be doing art projects whether they have a
curriculum or not. Their input would be very helpful in making
these choices. To earn two credits in one year, the student
would need to do all the work in both books.
The units are set up in a very organized
fashion.
Artistic Pursuits for Senior High Book One Elements of Art and Composition
(2008 Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 This book gives students in-depth experience with the
elements of art and composition. Artistic Pursuits Senior High Book 1 lays a
foundation for first time high school art students and challenge experienced
students with emphasis on personal expression and application of the creative
process. Students explore the elements of art and composition through European
art.
Possible High School Credit: Studio Art 1, a one year course. See samples at the publisher's
website. Artistic Pursuits
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Artistic Pursuits for Senior High Book Two Color and Composition (2008
Second Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
 Artistic Pursuits Senior High Book 2 gives students an
in-depth look at color theory and how artists use the color wheel. Eight units
explore the element of color and another eight units study composition as it
relates to color. Emphasis in this level is on European
art. See samples at the publisher's
website. Artistic Pursuits
Senior High |
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Artistic Pursuits for Grades K-3 Book Three Modern Painting and Sculpting
(Previous Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
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Artistic Pursuits for Junior High Book One Elements of Art and Composition
(Previous Edition)
By Brenda Ellis |
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Artistic Pursuits for Junior High Book Two Color and Composition (Previous
Edition)
By Brenda Ellis |
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Artistic Pursuits for Senior High Book Two Color and Composition (Previous
Edition)
By Brenda Ellis
Artistic Pursuits Senior High Book 2 gives students an in-depth look at color
theory and how artists use the color wheel. Eight units explore the element of
color and another eight units study composition as it relates to color. Emphasis is on European art. |
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