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School Price: $105.95

Format:
Hardback
258 pp.
8.813" x 11.188"

ISBN-13:
9781615280223

Publication date:
November 2010

Imprint: Oxford University Press


Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles

Student Edition, Fourth Edition

Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck

Series : Exploring Visual Design

A comprehensive introduction to the universal language of art.

The Fourth Edition of Exploring Visual Design is a dynamic introduction to the building blocks of art. Each chapter focuses on a different element or principle of design, including: line, shape and form, balance, and movement and rhythm. Through an in-depth look into these design concepts, students learn how diverse cultures and times have used a common visual language to express their own unique perspective. Teachers and students are introduced to contemporary art and artists by 19 Art:21 artists featured in the book, with links to videos of the artists at work and additional text and image support materials available online for print or digital buyers. Studio opportunities help students find their own voice as they become increasingly fluent in this universal language.

Readership : Grades 7-12

Introduction
Part One: The Elements of Design
1. Line
2. Shape and Form
3. Value
4. Color
5. Space
6. Texture
Part Two: Principles of Design
7. Balance
8. Unity
9. Contrast
10. Emphasis
11. Pattern
12. Movement and Rhythm
Guide to Artists
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index

There are no Instructor/Student Resources available at this time.

Published by Davis Publications, the only publisher dedicated solely to visual art education in Grades K-12.

Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles - Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck
Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles - Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck
Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles - Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck
Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles - Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck
Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles - Joseph A. Gatto, Albert W. Porter and Jack Selleck

Special Features

  • Fresh, clean design allows for easier navigation from teacher material to student textbook
  • A closer look into each design concept, one per chapter
  • In-depth studio opportunities that help students find and express their own unique perspectives.
  • Updated Career Portfolios with interviews and images.
  • New Engage feature in the Teacher Material, helping students make lessons more personal.
  • Nineteen Art:21 artists featured, with links to videos of artists at work and additional support material online.
  • Online education guides providing information about using contemporary art in the classroom.
  • Teacher's Edition updated with today's technology in mind.