Understanding Art in Primary Schools

Young children are required not only to produce art, but also to study it - understanding the huge variety of art from different places and time. How do teachers tackle this when most of them have not studied art themselves?

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Even the youngest children in primary schools are now required not only to make art, but also to study it, developing an understanding of the huge variety of art and craft from different times and places. But how do teachers actually tackle this, when most have not studied art themselves? This collection brings together case studies to show how a variety of teachers have used one particular art collection as a focus for practical art. Throughout, the voices of the children involved show us how they react to their encounters with art objects. This wealth of first hand evidence and practical experience will benefit all teachers.