Art
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Homeschool Art Curriculum
Adapted from The Virginia Homeschool Manual. Compiled by Vicki Bentley, Susan Brooks, Janice Campbell, and Rachel Ramey. Most of the subject-specific resources can be ordered from the major curriculum suppliers listed under “Homeschool Material Sources,” but publisher websites are indicated where appropriate. Publisher websites often offer additional product information, articles, links to other sites, and free e-newsletters.
The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern
by Carol Strickland and John Boswell Well-done book on art history—not from a Christian perspective.Art with a Purpose
Share-a-Care Publications 240 Mohns Hill Rd. Reinholds, PA 17569Artdeck
An Aristoplay game available as a game or just as a deck of art reproduction cards.Artistic Pursuits, Inc.
Incorporates art history with art lessons. Grades 4-12. 303-467-0504 www.artisticpursuits.comAdventures in Art
This curriculum by David Quine has 51 museum reproductions with comprehensive study guides. It helps students visualize significant changes in art throughout history then relate those changes to culture. Ages 6-adult. www.cornerstonecurriculum.comDraw Squad
by Mark KistlerDraw Today
by Walter Foster Book and video course. www.artskills.comDrawing Textbook
by Bruce McIntyre A simple, inexpensive book that teaches drawing in perspective.Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners Too
Drawing for Older Children and Teens: A Creative Method That Works for Adult Beginners, Too
by Mona BrookesGordon School of Art
Video home-study correspondence course in fine art. Free brochure. 800-210-1220 www.newmasters.comHow Great Thou ART Publications
Teaches fundamentals of drawing, color theory, and painting. Also available: God & the History of Art. www.howgreatthouart.comIsms: Understanding Art
A concise guide to the historical art movements. This book provides a good overview of art history.Miller Pads and Paper
Art supplies and paper. www.millerpadsandpaper.comVisual Manna Art
Grades 1-12 art curriculum designed especially for homeschoolers. www.visualmanna.com
