Book Description In any area of the curriculum, children need to learn concepts, facts, and skills through first-hand experience In art, such learning depends on exploring and experimenting with the visual language through which artists communicate, and the visual elements such as line, color, and shape This book systematically explores the овбъс basic knowledge needed to do this effectively The author deals with the visual elements of art, their properties, how they are related, and especially the ways in which children's knowledge of each can be developed through simple but creative activities Each element is placed in context, with extensive cross-referencing The author shows how these elements can be observed in the children's environment and provides examples of how they have been used in works of art and craft Contents include: Art as exploration Point Line Tone Mixing and controlling color Perceiving and observing color Responding to color Shape Space Form Texture Pattern This accessible book does not assume any specialist knowledge or experience It is essential for teachers at primary and secondary levels, art coordinators, and for undergraduate and postgraduate level students of art education.  Playche2003 г 184 стр ISBN 0761974784.