CAtoVA Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Lesson plans, books, outlines, websites, videos/dvd's...... anything you may have used and liked (or know about). Links are good : > . I want to add an art and artist component to the study of American history from pre-contact (Native American tribes) through the Civil War/Reconstruction era (1870's approx.). My DD just turned 6 and is in 1st grade. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 The author of Discovering Great Artists, MaryAnn Kohl, has an American art book as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 I have seen those books, thanks! Anybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We like Sister Wendy here, both her books and her DVDs. She did a series on American art called Sister Wendy's American Collection. You might be able to find it on Netflix, YouTube, etc. Or check your library. There's also a free pdf curriculum guide/program called Meet the Masters. Not limited to American art, but you can access it here, might be worth a look: http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/meet-the-masters-art-appreciation-curriculum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Great link, Taryn—thanks! My background is mainly in European and Chinese art history but I am not as grounded in American art history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 When I designed our American art appreciation study to go with American history, I found the book 13 American Artists Children Should Know very helpful. There is also an adult version of the book that I referenced as well for more artists, 50 American Artists You Should Know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 ArtK12 offers an American Art course for kids. I have the book but haven't had a chance to use it yet but it looks good. The website also features online classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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