Educated Learning Theorists: Arthur Wesley Dow & Eric Jensen
Arthur Wesley Dow Born April 6, 1857 Painter, art teacher, printmaker Spoke about composition Wrote books Theory and Pratice of Teaching Art and Composition: A Series of Exercises in Art Structure for the Use of Students and Teachers Died December 13, 1922
His Paintings
His Contribution Defined Art through 2 forms: nature’s forms and historic knowledge Valued in American Art Believed drawing is good training and should be taught as early as kindergarten Influenced great artists: Georgia O’Keeffe and Max Weber
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Eric Jensen Born with the enthusiasm to learn Graduated from high school early Teacher and professor Wrote books such as Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Enriching the Brain and Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Arts with the Brain in Mind Still alive and an active member of many different organizations and associations
Important Contributions SuperCamp Turning Point Active member of: – Society for Neuroscience – American Psychological Association – Brain and Education Society Book: Art with the Brain in Mind
Eric Jensen Articles 2 interesting articles I found: – Bridging the Gap from High School to College for Talented Females – Student Financial Aid and Degree Attainment
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Continuous Contributions His ideas on cognitive brain functions and ideas that reiterating and studying material even after you’ve learned it continues to be taught in his lectures and classes. His books offer suggestions for improving learning at school, at home, in a classroom, and everywhere else.
References Dow, Arthur Wesley. (1912). Theory and Practice of Teaching Art. 2nd ed. Retrieved from: nepage&q&f=false. nepa Spanierman Gallery, LLC (2012). ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Arthur Wesley Dow ( ). Retrieved from: Influence/bio/top/biography. Amazon (unknown author). ( ). Eric Jensen Background. Retrieved from: Jensen, Eric L. (2012). Brain-Based Workshops. Retrieved from: