Defining Visual Arts
Art education standards and the language of the artist, for early childhood through elementary grades
By Spramani Elaun · Nature of Art® Publishing
Bring real art literacy to your classroom
Art education is more than craft activity. This focused book shows what art standards mean in practice, how the language of the artist connects to child development, and what separates genuine art education from craft based activity.
It is a quick read for new and experienced educators, and a clear reference you will return to.
What this book gives you
- Understand what art literacy really means for children
- Know how to meet art education standards
- Use the language of the artist with children
- Choose art projects and art mediums that fit children
- Teach artist techniques and the artist process with confidence
- Tell genuine art education apart from craft based activity
Who this book is for
- Early childhood teachers
- Elementary teachers
- Homeschooling parents
- New and experienced educators
- Anyone building an art program for children
What’s inside the book
- What art literacy means
- How to meet art standards
- How the language of the artist relates to teaching children
- What type of art projects to teach
- Which art mediums are best for children
- How to teach artist technique
- How spatial understanding relates to the visual arts
- How to understand the artist process
- A quick, focused read
- Art standards in plain language
- For early childhood through elementary
- Free U.S. shipping on the paperback
What teachers say
“I have been teaching young children for over 20 years and have just discovered Ms. Elaun’s book. In education there are many curriculums to use for other subjects but none that work as well for bringing art education to young children as this book. This book will work well for both new and seasoned educators. I can’t wait to bring these ideas into my classroom!”
De-Vo, early childhood teacher, Amazon review
Book details
| Title | Defining Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Author | Spramani Elaun |
| Publisher | Nature of Art® Publishing |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8991256124 |
| Pages | 100 |
| Trim size | 5 x 8 inches |
| Interior | Black and white |
| Formats | Paperback and digital |
| Ages | Early childhood through elementary grades |
Important. Please read before you buy.
This book is a teacher to student guide, written for one educator to use with the children in their care. It is not a training manual, so it is not intended for staff training, teacher training courses, or school wide copying. If you would like to train a team, we license that separately and are glad to help. Email info@spramani.com.
The Science Art Method™ is the proprietary method of Spramani Elaun and Nature of Art®. Full details are in our Terms of Service.
Defining Visual Arts
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Defining Visual Arts
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Defining Visual Arts
$7.99
Digital edition, link sent to your email. Read only, not printable. All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted.
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Your guide
“I’ve taught over 200,000 children, and I still start every lesson the same way: one step at a time.”
Spramani Elaun is a former commercial graphic designer and illustrator with 30 years in art education. She spent 10 years running her homeschool art studio, 10 years teaching art in Montessori schools, and 10 years training Montessori educators around the world.
More books by Spramani
Spramani has written 10 books on visual arts education, for early childhood through elementary. Each one helps you see how children learn art, and how to teach it with confidence.
Ready for a full art program?
The books build understanding. The curriculums give you a structured program: materials, lessons, and a guiding framework, organized by medium. Start with one medium. Go deep before you go wide.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Defining Visual Arts?
Defining Visual Arts is a book by Spramani Elaun on art education standards, written in the language of the artist, for teaching children from early childhood through elementary grades. It builds art literacy structure for teachers and parents.
Who is this book for?
It is for early childhood teachers, elementary teachers, and homeschooling parents. It works for both new and experienced educators.
What does art literacy mean?
The book explains what art literacy means for children, and how the language of the artist, artist technique, and the artist process help you build it.
Will this help me meet art standards?
Yes. The book explains what art standards mean in practice and how to meet them, using the language of the artist.
How is real art education different from craft activities?
Craft activities often ask children to copy a finished product. The book shows what separates genuine art education from craft based activity, so children learn art as a real subject.
Which art mediums are best for children?
The book covers which art mediums are best for children and what type of art projects to teach at each level.
Is this a training manual for teachers?
No. It is a teacher to student guide, written for one educator to use with the children in their care. It is not intended for staff training, teacher training courses, or school wide copying. To train a team, email info@spramani.com about licensing.
What is the Science Art Method™?
The Science Art Method™ is the proprietary method of Spramani Elaun and Nature of Art®. It comes from 30 years of teaching children in real studios. The method is taught through The Art Teaching Blueprint™, a Nature of Art® course.
Which format should I choose, paperback or digital?
The paperback is $14.00 with free shipping within the U.S. The digital edition is $7.99, sent to your email, read only and not printable. All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted.
Is the digital edition printable?
No. The digital edition is read only and is not printable. If you want a printed copy, choose the paperback.
Can I get a refund?
All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted. Please email info@spramani.com with any questions before you buy.
Who wrote this book?
Spramani Elaun wrote it. She has 30 years in art education, has taught over 200,000 children, and is the founder of Nature of Art®.
At a glance
Defining Visual Arts, in brief
- Book: Defining Visual Arts, by Spramani Elaun
- About: art education standards and the language of the artist
- For: early childhood and elementary teachers, and homeschooling parents
- Inside: art literacy, meeting art standards, art projects and mediums, artist technique, spatial understanding, the artist process
- Details: 100 pages, 5 x 8 inches, black and white, ISBN-13 979-8991256124
- Formats: Paperback $14.00 with free U.S. shipping, or digital $7.99 (read only)
- Publisher: Nature of Art® Publishing
- License: Teacher to student guide for one educator
- Contact: info@spramani.com