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Seamlessly add your ARTistic Pursuits curriculum from ARTistic Pursuits, Inc to your homeschool schedule with these lesson plans for use with your Homeschool Planet subscription. By using ARTistic Pursuits  your child will gain the artistic skills they desire, learn how to look at master works, understand art through history, practice the principles of art in creative ways, and produce artworks in drawing, painting, and sculpture that show their unique interests, ideas, and experiences.

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  • The publisher-recommended course of study
  • 1 school year lesson plan, covering all the assignments for your Artistic Pursuits curriculum.
  • Checkboxes for your students to check off as they complete their assignments, providing them with a sense of accomplishment and a permanent record of their achievement.
  • K-3 Vol 1-8 Lesson Plan Bundle (New) includes all New K-3 Volumes 1-8 lesson plans!
  • Art Core Vol 1-6 Lesson Plan Bundle (New) includes all New Art Core Vol 1-6 lesson plans! 
  • ARTistic Pursuits Lesson Plan Bundle includes all 9 Classic ARTistic Pursuits lesson plans!
  • ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Lesson Plan Bundle includes all 3 Classic K-3 ARTistic Pursuits lesson plans!
  • ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5 Lesson Plan Bundle Lesson Plan Bundle includes both Classic ARTistic Pursuits 4-5 lesson plans!
  • ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Lesson Plan Bundle includes both Classic ARTistic Pursuits 6-8 lesson plans!
  • ARTistic Pursuits, High School Lesson Plan Bundle comes with both Classic ARTistic Pursuits 9-12 lesson plans!
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Art Core Vol 1-6 Lesson Plan Package (New)
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Lesson Plan Package includes~
Art Core 1, Drawing with Graphite Pencils (New)
Art Core 2, Painting with Watercolor Pencils (New)
Art Core 3, Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils (New)
Art Core 4: Painting with Acrylics (New)
Art Core 5, Drawing with Water-soluble & Graphite Pencils (New)
Art Core 6, Painting with Watercolors (New)
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K-3 Vol 1-8 Lesson Plan Package (New)
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Lesson Plan Bundle includes:
K-3 Vol 1: Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocab (New)
K-3 Vol 2: Art of the Ancients (New)
K-3 Vol 3: Art of the Middle Ages (New)
K-3 Vol 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance (New)
K-3 Vol 5: Art of the Northern Countries, Renaissance to Realism (New)
K-3 Vol 6: Art of the Impressionists (New)
K-3 Vol 7: Art of Modern Age (New)
K-3 Vol 8: Art in America (New)
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K-3 Vol 1: Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocab (New) For Grades 5 - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 1: Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocab lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394217: ARTistic Pursuits Volume 1: Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary (Grades K-3)

ARTistic Pursuits Volume 1: Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary (Grades K-3)
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Volume 1: Building a Visual Vocabulary helps students learn about the vocabulary and concepts that artists use, such as: compose, imagine, observe, shape, form, and texture. Classic works by the masters are included throughout the text, as well as examples of student work. Children learn what artists do and what they see as they explore still life paintings, portraits, figures, animals, and landscapes. Children will work with watercolor crayons, oil pastels, colored paper, and more.

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K-3 Vol 2: Art of the Ancients (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 2: Art of the Ancients lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394224: ARTistic Pursuits Volume 2: Art of the Ancients (Grades K-3)

ARTistic Pursuits Volume 2: Art of the Ancients (Grades K-3)
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Volume 2: Art of the Ancients helps students learn about the art of ancient times, including statues, carved relief panels, mummy portraits, and more. Each of the twelve text lessons provides colorful illustrations, fine art examples, and visual instruction. Lessons also include prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with clay, pastels, watercolor crayons, and more. Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 3: Art of the Middle Ages (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 3: Art of the Middle Ages lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394231: ARTistic Pursuits Volume 3: Art of the Middle Ages

ARTistic Pursuits Volume 3: Art of the Middle Ages
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Volume 3: Art of the Middle Ages will introduce students to the ideology of the period and methods for making art. The twelve text lessons feature artworks by medieval masters as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with colored paper, needlework, weaving, and oil pastels and more. Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394248: ARTistic Pursuits Volume 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance

ARTistic Pursuits Volume 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Volume 4: Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance tells the stories of artists that shaped the way Western cultures now look at the world, from Cimabue's tilt of the head in the 13th century to the foreshortened and exaggerated forms of Parmigianino in the 16th century. The twelve text lessons feature artworks by Italian Renaissance masters as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with watercolors, fresco, scratch art, and oil pastels and more. Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 5: Art of the Northern Countries, Renaissance to Realism (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for K-3 Vol 5: Art of the Northern Countries, Renaissance to Realism lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394255: ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Northern Countries Grades K-3, Volume 5, Renaissance to Realism)

ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Northern Countries Grades K-3, Volume 5, Renaissance to Realism)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

In Volume 5: North Countries: Renaissance to Realism students will learn about how the tradition of Realism began by reading the stories of the Flemish masters and how they changed the way we look at nature. Textbook lessons feature artwork by Bruegel, Durrer, Rubens, Cuyp, Vermeer, and more as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with printmaking techniques, resist painting with oil pastel and watercolor, charcoal, and more. Covers one semester.  Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 6: Art of the Impressionists (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 6: Art of the Impressionists lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394262: ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Impressionists (Grades K-3, Volume 6)

ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Impressionists (Grades K-3, Volume 6)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

In Volume 6: Art of the Impressionists students will learn about how the founding artists of the Impressionist Movement, with colorful expressions of nature and form in the midst of the Industrial Age. Textbook lessons feature artwork by Monet, Rodin, Degas, Renoir, Cassatt, and more as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with painting with gouache, layering oil pastels, sculpting with modeling clay, plaster cloth construction, and more. Covers one semester.  Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 7: Art of Modern Age (New) For Grades K - 3
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The curriculum for this K-3 Vol 7: Art of Modern Age lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394279: ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Modern Age (Grades K-3, Volume 7)

ARTistic Pursuits: Art of the Modern Age (Grades K-3, Volume 7)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Volume 7: Art of the Modern Age is a tasteful introduction to Modern art for younger children. Students will be introduced to Modern Masters that gave positive creative messages in their art. Textbook lessons feature artwork by Seurat, Van Gogh, O'Keefe, Kandinsky, and more as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with painting with painting with acrylics and constructing sculptures in foil, plaster cloth, and modeling clay. Covers one semester.  Grades K-3.

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K-3 Vol 8: Art in America (New) For Grades K - 3
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394286: ARTistic Pursuits: Art in America (Grades K-3, Volume 8)

ARTistic Pursuits: Art in America (Grades K-3, Volume 8)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Volume 8: Art in America features drawings and paintings by American artists in the 18th through 20th centuries, with a focus on Modern Art. Textbook lessons feature artwork by Audubon, Winslow Homer, Max Weber, Arthur Davies, and more as well as examples of student artwork, prep notes for teachers, and hints for teaching outside of the home environment. Children will work with graphite and colored pencil techniques. Covers one semester. Grades K-3.

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Art Core 1, Drawing with Graphite Pencils (New) For Grades 4 - 6
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The curriculum for this Art Core 1, Drawing with Graphite Pencils lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394309: ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Graphite Pencils (Beginner Level, Art Core 1)

ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Graphite Pencils (Beginner Level, Art Core 1)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 1: Drawing with Graphite Pencils is a beginner course that gives students their first in-depth look at the elements of art and using art materials and tools, learning how to hold the pencil at different angles to change texture and how to control pressure on the pencil to create light, middle, and dark values. Lessons cover different types of drawing: outline, basic, reverse drawings, and more, including a mistake-free method for drawing the human figure. They will study works by American master artists and major events in American art history. Grades 4 & 6.

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Art Core 2, Painting with Watercolor Pencils (New) For Grades 4 - 6
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The curriculum for this Art Core 2, Painting with Watercolor Pencils lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394316: ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Watercolor Pencils (Beginner Level, Art Core 2)

ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Watercolor Pencils (Beginner Level, Art Core 2)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 2: Painting with Watercolor Pencils is a beginner course in which students will start to learn color theory and watercolor painting techniques, exploring color mixing and color combinations and practicing with using brushes to create washes, hard and soft edges, tinting and shading, lines and more. Lessons cover principles of secondary, tertiary, analogous, complementary, neutral colors, and more as well as techniques to set up light sources to create light shadow, and shade. They will continue to study works by American master artists and major events in American art history. Grades 4-6.

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Art Core 3, Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils (New) For Grades 6 - 8
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The curriculum for this Art Core 3, Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394323: ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils (Intermediate Level, Art Core 3)

ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils (Intermediate Level, Art Core 3)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 3: Drawing with Graded Graphite Pencils is an intermediate art course that helps students to advance in the foundational principles of art as they explore the ideas of Western and Eastern cultures. Elements of art and compositional arrangements are studied in art around the world. Lessons cover correct pencil techniques for achieving light, middle, and dark values and light, shade, shadow, and reflected light; ways to arrange objects on the page; how to use construction lines to draw geometric and man-made objects; and the 17 shapes that help with drawing the human figure. Grades 7 & 8.

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Art Core 4: Painting with Acrylics (New) For Grades 6 - 8
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The curriculum for this Art Core 4: Painting with Acrylics lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394330: ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Acrylics (Intermediate Level, Art Core 4)

ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Acrylics (Intermediate Level, Art Core 4)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 4: Painting with Acrylics is an intermediate course that helps student take their understanding of color theory to the next level. Students will practice color principles, with a focus on learning to see and use the values of colors to render form. Understanding the color wheel and mixing colors are key components as students work with different acrylic painting techniques including impasto, glazing, textured surfaces, and more. Lessons also cover classical and modern techniques of underpainting, atmospheric perspective, how to transfer a drawing onto canvas, and discussion of correct brushes, canvas sizes, mediums, and paint brands. Instruction on brush care, use of the palette knife, and storing unused paints is also included. Grades 7 & 8.

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Art Core 5, Drawing with Water-soluble & Graphite Pencils (New) For Grades 9 - 12
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The curriculum for this Art Core 5, Drawing with Water-soluble & Graphite Pencils lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394347: ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Water-Soluble and Graphite Pencils (Advanced Level, Art Core 5)

ARTistic Pursuits: Drawing with Water-Soluble and Graphite Pencils (Advanced Level, Art Core 5)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 5: Drawing with Water-Soluble and Graphite Pencils is an advanced art course for students who need a high school art class or as preparation for a college-level course. Basic drawing strategies are covered as students build a composition from start to finish. Lessons cover learning how to use light weight, hard lines, and soft lines; arranging picture space using the rule of thirds; using graded pencils to make light, middle, and dark values and 3-dimensional forms; using water-soluble graphite pencils for watercolor-like textures; drawing accurate facial forms using tonal range; and using 17 shapes to draw accurate human forms. Grades 9-12.

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Art Core 6, Painting with Watercolors (New) For Grades 4 - 6
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394354: ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Watercolors (Advanced Level, Art Core 6)

ARTistic Pursuits: Painting with Watercolors (Advanced Level, Art Core 6)
By Brenda Ellis / ARTistic Pursuits

Art Core 6: Painting with Watercolors is an advanced art course for students who need a high school art class. Students will learn to control the water and pigment mixture to achieve different color strengths; to layer colors properly; to use primary colors to mix secondary and tertiary colors and to lower color intensity; to mix vibrant, neutral, and skin tone colors; and more. Lessons also cover advanced wash techniques, reserving white space to achieve brilliant colors; using different types of brushes (round, flat, and wash) to achieve a variety of brushstrokes, and more skills unique to the watercolor medium. Grades 9 - 12.

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ARTistic Pursuits Lesson Plan Bundle (Classic) For Grades K - 12
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Lesson Plan Bundle includes:

ARTistic Pursuits, K-3, An Introduction to the Visual Arts
ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Stories of Artists & Their Art
ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Modern Painting & Sculpture
ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5 The Elements of Art & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5 Color & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School The Elements of Art & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Color & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, High School The Elements of Art & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, High School Color & Composition


The curriculum for these ARTistic Pursuits lesson plans can be found by using the following links~

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ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Lesson Plan Bundle (Classic) For Grades K - 3
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Lesson Plan bundle includes:
Artistic Pursuits, K-3, An Introduction to the Visual Arts
Artistic Pursuits, K-3, Stories of Artists & Their Art
Artistic Pursuits, K-3, Modern Painting & Sculpture

The curriculum for these ARTistic Pursuits, K-3, lesson plans can be found by using the following links~

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 An Introduction to the Visual Arts
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 Stories of Artists and Their Art
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 Modern Painting and Sculpture
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

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ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 An Intro to the Visual Arts (Classic) For Grades K - 3
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394019: ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 An Introduction to the Visual Arts

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 An Introduction to the Visual Arts
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

The "Early Elementary" series of books introduces children to the visual arts and art history through colorful illustrations and fun art projects. When all three books in the series have been completed, students will have received a chronological introduction to art from cave drawings through the 1960s. Early Elementary K-3 Book 1: An Introduction to the Visual Arts focuses on what artists do (basics, types of art, art materials), what artists see (shape, form, line, color), and where we find art (caves, pyramids, cathedrals). Grades Kindergarten-3rd.

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ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Stories of Artists & Their Art (Classic) For Grades K - 3
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394026: ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 Stories of Artists and Their Art

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 Stories of Artists and Their Art
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression. Grades Kindergarten-3rd.

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ARTistic Pursuits, K-3 Modern Painting & Sculpture (Classic) For Grades K - 3
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ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary K-3 Modern Painting and Sculpture
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression. Grades Kindergarten-3rd.

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ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5 Lesson Plan Bundle (Classic) For Grades 4 - 5
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Lesson Plan Bundle includes:
Artistic Pursuits, 4-5 The Elements of Art & Composition
Artistic Pursuits, 4-5 Early Elementary 4-5 Color & Composition

The curriculum for these ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5  lesson plans can be found by using the following links~

ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5 The Elements of Art and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary 4-5 Color and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

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ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5 The Elements of Art & Composition (Classic) For Grades 4 - 5
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The curriculum for this ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5 The Elements of Art & Composition lesson plan can be found by using the following link~

394040: ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5 The Elements of Art and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5 The Elements of Art and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

The "Elementary 4-5" series of books introduces children to the visual arts and art in history through colorful illustrations and fun art projects. Elementary 4-5 Book 1 focuses on the elements of art (space, line, contrast) and composition (balance, depth, proportion).

Each Book 1 lesson fills five pages that follow the same format. The first page, "Building a Visual Vocabulary," explains the topic and makes connections to real world experiences. The second and third pages focus on American Art Appreciation and History as students apply new observations and learn about artists and the time they lived in. The fourth page covers techniques and how to use the materials and tools of art. The project is the last step, and includes pictures that other students have completed as well as a list of materials needed. Projects include adding value to a drawing, using hatch lines, creating silhouettes, drawing a variety of textures, and more.

Late Elementary books are written directly to the student and are designed to be completed independently. Lessons take one hour at minimum; two classes per week are suggested in order to complete the curriculum in a year.

A list of all required materials is provided at the front of the book. This revised and expanded 3rd edition offers additional art instruction specific to art materials and techniques used by artists. In addition, these 3rd editions now include four additional lessons (now 36).

92 pages, comb binding with plastic protector-cover. Elementary 4-5 Book 1, Grades 4-5.

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ARTistic Pursuits, 4-5 Color & Composition (Classic) For Grades 4 - 5
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394057: ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary 4-5 Color and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, Early Elementary 4-5 Color and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

The "Elementary 4-5" series of books introduces children to the visual arts and art in history through colorful illustrations and fun art projects. Elementary 4-5 Book 2 focuses on color (tinting and shading, primary and secondary colors, neutral colors) and composition (rhythm, figures, interiors).

Late Elementary books are written directly to the student and are designed to be completed independently. Lessons take one hour at minimum; two classes per week are suggested in order to complete the curriculum in a year.

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ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Lesson Plan Bundle (Classic) For Grades 6 - 8
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Lesson Plan Bundle includes:
ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School, The Elements of Art & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School, Color & Composition

The curriculum for these ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School,  lesson plans can be found by using the following links~

ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School The Elements of Art and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Color and Composition
By Artistic Pursuits Inc

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ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School The Elements of Art & Composition (Classic) For Grades 6 - 8
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394060: ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School The Elements of Art and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School The Elements of Art and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

Each Book 1 lesson fills five pages that follow the same format. The first page, "Building a visual vocabulary," explains the topic and makes connections to real world experiences. The second and third pages focus on Art Appreciation and Art History as students apply their new observations and learn about artists and the time they lived in. The fourth page covers techniques and how to use the materials and tools of art. The project is the last step, and includes pictures that other students have completed as well as a list of materials needed. Projects include landscapes, portraits, taking photos, creating balance, drawing life objects, and more.

Middle School books are written directly to the student and are designed to be completed independently. Lessons take one hour at minimum; two classes per week are suggested in order to complete the curriculum in a year. 32 lessons. Grades 6-8.

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ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Color & Composition (Classic) For Grades 6 - 8
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394071: ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Color and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, Middle School Color and Composition
By Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

The "Middle School Grades 6-8" series of books introduces students to the elements of art and composition as well as art history through full-color reproductions of artwork and enjoyable hands-on art projects. Middle School Book 2 focuses on color pastels (monochrome, complementary pairs, color application) and composition (rhythm, depth, high and low viewpoints).

Middle School books are written directly to the student and are designed to be completed independently. Lessons take one hour at minimum; two classes per week are suggested in order to complete the curriculum in a year. 32 lessons. Grades 6-8.

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ARTistic Pursuits, High School 9-12 Lesson Plan Bundle (Classic) For Grades 9 - 12
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ARTistic Pursuits, High School, The Elements of Art & Composition
ARTistic Pursuits, High School, Color & Composition

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ARTistic Pursuits, High School The Elements of Art & Composition (Classic) For Grades 9 - 12
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394088: ARTistic Pursuits, High School The Elements of Art and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, High School The Elements of Art and Composition
By Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

A list of all required materials is provided at the front of the book. This revised and expanded 3rd edition offers additional art instruction specific to art materials and techniques used by artists. Grades 9-12.

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ARTistic Pursuits, High School Color & Composition (Classic) For Grades 9 - 12
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394095: ARTistic Pursuits, High School Color and Composition

ARTistic Pursuits, High School Color and Composition
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc

Allow your student's artistic side room to flourish with Artistic Pursuits! Requiring no expertise or experience, students will benefit from a complete overview of the artistic process from concept to creation. Developing observational skills important in art while involving students in the creative process, Artistic Pursuits is a full-fledged art program that teaches art history, the elements of art and composition, and media and technique while encouraging students towards creative expression.

High School books are written directly to the student and are designed to be completed independently. Lessons take one hour at minimum; two classes per week are suggested in order to complete the curriculum in a year. 16 units with 4 lessons in each unit. Grades 9-12.

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