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Symbols in art
Arts & Activities, Sept, 2006 by Colleen Carroll
USING THE ART PRINTS WITH YOUR ART STUDENTS The single most important thing a teacher can do with the prints is display them on the classroom wall and direct student attention to them. Students might be asked questions about the meanings of the images, with answers derived from the accompanying notes. After some preparatory thought, teachers can also encourage students to participate in discussions about the artworks and help them become more confident when defending their opinions in public.
To help achieve these goals, teachers are encouraged to laminate the reproductions to extend their life. This is especially important if students are to handle the prints. Other teachers may prefer to mat the prints for wall display and place photocopies of the notes beside them for students to read. Alternatively, the 10 monthly prints may be used to form a nucleus of images featuring symbols, to which students may add other prints and, in so doing, extend their knowledge and appreciation of the art topic.
Colleen Carroll is a freelance curriculum writer and the author of the 12-volume children's book series, "How Artists See" (Abbeville Kids).
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