Introducing the World’s Arts “A picture lives only through him who looks at it.” —Pablo Picasso (cited in Bruner, 1979, p. 22) Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Children’s Understanding of the Arts 1.Initial response is sensory 2.Tend to free- associate 3.Prefer simple and direct 4.Have favorites 5.May not understand how it is made or done Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Selection Criteria Select examples of the arts that: are made by people of all ages and cultures show the everyday life of different people show different styles, media, and techniques Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Avoiding Bias Share works from diverse peoples and cultures every day. Strive for balance. Respect the work. Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Selecting Music Look for: Simple rhythms Consistent beat Simple harmonies Basic patterns But…don’t neglect more complex works such as those by Bach. Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Selecting Dances Look for: A limited number of movements A strong beat Movements match words Many repetitions Open-ended Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Selection Theater Performances Look for: Designed for children Simple plot – perhaps based on a familiar story Seating close to the stage Opportunity to talk with the actors before or after. Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Artworks Original works Art posters Medium-size prints Arts books Artifacts Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Using Art Prints Masterpiece corner Puppets Questions Big books Art bags Games Puzzles Sorting activities Engage children with: Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Guest Artists Guidelines for guest artists: Plan for children’s short attention spans Provide something for children to do or touch Consider children’s safety Bring only a few things to share Plan questions to ask the children Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Field Trip Ideas Studios Museums Performances Other places Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Children’s Literature and the Arts Select books that: Illustrate different arts concepts—color, pattern, and so forth, or styles Have illustrations in different media Tell the story of a famous artist, musician, dancer, or actor Explain the arts of another culture Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Caldecott Medal The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book published during the previous year Caldecott Medal 2008 Caldecott Honor, 2008 Geisel Honor The award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. The book must be an original creation and the winner has to be a citizen or resident of the United States. Copyright 2009 Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Caldecott Medal You'll see a gold seal on the Caldecott winner. You'll see silver seals on books that were named honor books. The award was first presented in 1938 Copyright 2009 Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.