Creating Art for All Ages

Combining art education with the humanities is a natural fit.  The products created with this teaching method do not simply display technique but also an understanding of other cultures and periods.  The art work that Frances Flicker drew from her students was impressive; there were a number of pieces I wanted to take home!  -- Lisa Ehrle, retired school librarian
If art education has always baffled you, this book is the key to unlock its mysteries. Frances Flicker takes you on a journey to discover the secrets to producing quality work from your students, and quite possibly, yourself. Join me on this treasure hunt and use the lessons outlined in this, and future books, in the series. -- Julie Cummings, educator, and author of “Ride of My Life”
As an experienced middle school art teacher, Frances Flicker knows that, in order to for students to think creatively and become innovative problem solvers, it is imperative that educators teach creatively and innovatively.  Innovations and Influences, the first book in the Creating Art through the Ages Series allows teachers to do just that.  With art from a specific time period featured as the centerpiece, each well-crafted interdisciplinary lesson contains everything a classroom teacher needs, including the necessary background knowledge and engaging stories to share with students, as well as experiences in language arts, math and social studies.  This book provides art projects from prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek masks.  Art isn’t created in a vacuum, why should it be taught in one?  The answer is simple.  It shouldn’t.  And if you use this book, it won’t be! -- Julie Danneberg, middle school social studies and language arts teacher and best-selling author of children’s books, including “First Day Jitters”