Art history multicultural showcase: find the resources you need to introduce your students to art's colorful history around the world!Kits Publishing Kits Publishing offers a wonderful series of eight books which are suited for multicultural programs. Each book, 90 pages, 9 x 12" in size, is in full color. The eight books in the series are, Hands-on Africa, Hands-on Alaska, Hands-on America, Vol. 1, Hands-on Celebration, Hands-on Latin American, Hands-on Pioneers, Hands-on Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountains, major mountain system of W North America and easternmost belt of the North American cordillera, extending more than 3,000 mi (4,800 km) from central N.Mex. to NW Alaska; Mt. Elbert (14,431 ft/4,399 m) in Colorado is the highest peak. , Hands-Asia, Vol 1. For further information or to order this series, call Yvonne Merrill at (801) 582-2517, fax (801) 582-2540, email info@hands-on.com. Cost per book is $20.00 Circle No. 303 on Reader's Service card. Davis Art Slides See America through the eyes and art of African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. , Latin American, and Native American artists Criteria for inclusion is that the artist be of verifiable Native American descent as a tribal member. "Native American" is defined as meeting the requirements established by either state or federal regulations, and meeting the eligibility requirements for artist membership in the Indian with select slide surveys from Davis Art Slides. Dynamic color slides have been paired up with an informative text that places each artwork in its historical context. Also included are bibliographies, museum guides, and timelines. To order, or for more information, contact us at (800) 533-2847. www.davis-art.com Leaning Post Productions ArtSite Create a multicultural teaching "Museum" on your classroom computer or school/district network. Access, select, and organize images and descriptions from noted websites and print sources. Build your own "collection" to emphasize varied subjects, styles, cultures, and historical periods. Students also become "curators" by researching collections, choosing art, and commenting on their choices in the "Gallery" or by organizing their own art and writing in the "Portfolio". visit www.leaningpost.com, call (845) 496-4709, or email: artsite@leaningpost.com Circle No. 145 on Reader's Service card. Davis Publications The Arts and Cultures Library The Arts & Cultures Library, featuring Latin American Arts Latin American arts Visual, performing, and literary arts that developed in Mesoamerica, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean after contact with the Spanish and Portuguese beginning in 1492 and 1500, respectively. & Cultures, African Arts African arts Visual, performing, and literary arts of sub-Saharan Africa. What gives art in Africa its special character is the generally small scale of most of its traditional societies, in which one finds a bewildering variety of styles. & Cultures, and Native American Arts Native American arts Literary, performing, and visual arts of the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Folktales have long been a part of the social and cultural life of diverse groups of American Indian and Inuit peoples. & Cultures, provides a thematic exploration of the arts from cultures throughout the world. With images of traditional and innovative arts, each book in this series increases your appreciation for the wealth and diversity of our global cultures. For more multicultural resources call 800-533-2847, or visit www.davis-art.com Circle No. 150 on Reader's Service card. NASCO NASCO North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization NASCO National Account Service Company LLC NASCO National Academy of Science Committee On Oceanography Mask-Making Made Easy with NASCO Color Sculpt sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: An exciting and economical sculpture medium designed for all age levels! No sharp tools necessary. Request a FREE NASCO Arts & Crafts Catalog today! NASCO (800) 558-9595 WWW.eNASCO.COM Fort Atkinson 901 Janesville Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Email: info@eNASCO.com Modesto 4825 Stoddard Rd. Modesto, CA 95356 Email: modesto@eNASCO.com Circle No: 203 on Reader's Service card. Delaware Art Museum Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum holds a world-renowned collection of more than 12,000 works focusing on American art and illustration from the 19th to the 21st century as well as the English Pre-Raphaelite movement of the mid-19th century. Art Connections: Social Studies An all-inclusive 9-week social studies curriculum designed for 5-6th grade classrooms and their local art museum partners. Kit includes 2 teacher manual binders, 2 sets of posters, 2 sets of 109 5x8 images, worksheets, and more. $550 includes shipping. Delaware Art Museum Education Department. Developed by teachers--for teachers. DELAWARE ART MUSEUM at the First USA Riverfront Arts Center Contact: Bruce Decker (302) 571-9590 ext 665 www.delart.org Circle No. 189 on Reader's Service card. P22 Type Foundry P22 type foundry is a digital type foundry from Buffalo, New York, that develops and markets typefaces for the Macintosh and Windows platforms. The name P22 has no specific significance and was used prior to the type foundry as a label for various art projects including an Dignify dig·ni·fy tr.v. dig·ni·fied, dig·ni·fy·ing, dig·ni·fies 1. To confer dignity or honor on; give distinction to: dignified him with a title. 2. your class materials and bring art history to life with P22 computer fonts! P22 offers easy-to-use fonts which illustrate specific lettering styles and imagery from ancient civilization to Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. (March 30,1890, Oak Park, Illinois – May 31, 1978, Santa Monica, California), commonly known as Lloyd Wright, was an American architect who did most of his work in Southern California. . Call 1 800 722 5080 or visit www.p22.com. Free catalog, Educational discounts and licensing available. Circle No. 224 on Reader's Service card. Pentewa Interactive Pentewa Multicultural Art Software includes Chinese Shadow Puppet Theater, Mexico's Day of the Dead (bilingual), and Exploring Rock Art. Here's what people are saying: "... a harmonious marriage between art and technology." -- School Library Journal "... should be praised for bringing content rich software to kids, and for taking kids seriously"--NBC's The Today Show "... thoughtfully developed, educational, artistic, well researched, inexpensive and unique in content" -- Leading and Learning with Technology Available from: Crizmac, Dick Blick, NASCO, Sax (Simple API for XML) A programming interface (API) for accessing the contents of an XML document. SAX does not provide a random access lookup to the document's contents. It scans the document sequentially and presents each item to the application only one time. , www.MulticulturalArts.com Circle No. 208 on Reader's Service card. Sax Arts & Crafts The most comprehensive single source for art education resources. Rich in choices for Art History/Appreciation and Multicultural studies. This catalog abounds in titles and offerings from many publishers. Includes books, videos, films, CD-ROM's software, and fine art reproductions. Request your FREE copy today. Sax Arts & Crafts P.O. Box 510710 * New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone: 800-558-6696 * Fax: 800-328-4729 www.junebox.com or email info@saxarts.com Rock Paint/Handy Art Handy Art Multicultural Tempera tempera (tĕm`pərə), painting method in which finely ground pigment is mixed with a solidifying base such as albumen, fig sap, or thin glue. Paint: Mahogany, Peach , Mustard, Olive, Salmon, and Nutmeg nutmeg, name applied to members of the family Myristicaceae. The true nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is an evergreen tree native to the Moluccas but now cultivated elsewhere in the tropics and to a limited extent in S Florida. . Colors are as unique as the artists who use them. Available in 8 oz. and 16 oz. (pint) sizes, or try the convenient "No Spill Multicultural Marker Kit." Certified nontoxic. Contact Rock Paint at: 365 Sunnyside Dr., Milton, WI 53563 handyart@handyart.com, www.handyart.com, or call (800) 236-6873, for information on a distributor near you. Circle No. 274 on Reader's Service card. Wilton Art Programs Four new Animals in Art videos that look at the wonderful role animals have played in fine art and illustration. We've designed lessons that explore animals in paintings and sculptures to teach art concepts. Sold individual or as a series, includes a teacher's guide. Also on CD-Rom. Animal in Art Videos: * Art History * Horses * Artists Today * Two Illustrators * 800-458-4274 www.wiltonart.com Circle No. 228 on Reader's Service card. |
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