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Artistic Pursuits Art Curriculum

Artistic Pursuits for Senior High Artistic Pursuits for Junior High Artistic Pursuits for Grades 4 to 6 Artistic Pursuits Kindergarten to Grade 3 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 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!

Artistic Pursuits is mentioned in latest edition of The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer as an art curriculum resource.

Artistic Pursuits Homeschool Art Curriculum by grade

The Way They See it Preschool Art

The Way They See It 9780981598208
The Way They See It

By Brenda Ellis

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.

Ages 3-5

ISBN-13:
9780981598208

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Artistic Pursuits Art Curriculum for Grades K-3

Artistic Pursuits Grades K-3 Book 1 9780981598215
Artistic Pursuits, Grades K-3 Book One, An Introduction to the Visual Arts (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.

ISBN-13:
9780981598215

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Artistic Pursuits Grades K-3 Book 2 9780981598222
Artistic Pursuits for Grades K-3 Book Two Stories of Artists and Their Art (Second Edition)

By Brenda Ellis

In the K-3 Book 2 Stories of Artists and Their Art, 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.

ISBN-13:
9780981598222

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Artistic Pursuits Grades K-3 Book 3 9780981598239
Artistic Pursuits for Grades K-3 Book Three Modern Painting and Sculpting (Second Edition)

By Brenda Ellis

In the K-3 Book 3 Modern Painting and Sculpting, 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.

ISBN-13:
9780981598239

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Artistic Pursuits Art Curriculum for Grades 4-6

Artistic Pursuits Grades Grades 4-6 Book 1 9780981598246
Artistic Pursuits for Grades 4-6 Book One Elements of Art and Composition (Second Edition)

By Brenda Ellis

In the Grades 4-6 Book 1 Elements of Art and Composition, 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.

ISBN-13:
9780981598246

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Artistic Pursuits Grades Grades 4-6 Book 2 9780981598253
Artistic Pursuits for Grades 4-6 Book Two Color and Composition (Second Edition)

By Brenda Ellis

In Grade 4-6 Book 2 Color and Composition 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.

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9780981598253

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