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ERIC Number: EJ440260
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-3125
Discovery Experiences in Art History for Young Children.
Szekely, George
Art Education, v44 n5 p41-49 Sep 1991
Argues that teachers should replace art history instruction with efforts to build in children a love for beautiful old objects. Suggests that children should be encouraged to examine family treasures and toys and share their discoveries. Describes several suitable classroom games, including tablesetting history, history to wear, and traditional art history plays. (KM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art History, Class Activities, Creative Activities, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Family History, Games, History, Teaching Methods, Toys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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