Integrating Visual Arts Literacy: What Do You Need To Know? How Can You Begin?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2002

Abstract

Considers that in order to be successful offering visual art lessons in the classroom, pre- and inservice teachers must develop a deeper more conceptual understanding of the power of art to communicate meanings, beliefs, ideologies, and experiences. Suggests teacher enroll in a high-quality arts course, create some authentic works of art, use special interests as a guide, and tour a local art museum with a docent.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Reading Education, v. 28, issue 1, p. 42-43

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