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Studio Textbooks

The following is a listing and description of the many Studio Textbooks produced by Davis Publications. 

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Experience Clay
by Maureen Mackey

This comprehensive guide to clay techniques, skills, and equipment is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by informative, step-by-step illustrations, this complete resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing rechniques.  From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student art work.

While encouraging students of varying ability to explore their own unique style and interest, basic to advanced studio opportunities highlight teaching tips and safety notes at point-of-use.  Friendly and definitive, this stimulating guide to clay is ideal as an introductory text for a studio course from Art 1 to Ceramics IV.

An assortment of special features explore individual topics in depth.

  Art history profiles chronicle the cultural influences that have shaped works of art.
  Interviews with professional artists set a course for a career in art.
  Step-by-step studio guides illustrate fundamental techniques and skills.
  PLUS - Web Connections highlight related Internet resources.

New Components support any teaching style or learning need.
  Annotated student pages provide teaching tips at point-of-use
  Correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards

Studio Support Masters
  Sequential photos and illustrations teach techniques and process in a pracitical, easy-to-reproduce format.

Vocabulary and Bibliography Masters
  Age-appropriate bilgraphies profile significant art and artists
  Vocabulary masters reinforce vocabulary development through stimulating words games.

Assessment Masters
  Studio rubrics provide guidelines for holistic evaluation
  Chapter review questions reinforce key ideas and concepts

Overhead Transparencies
  12 studio transparencies illustrate fundamental techniques
  12 samples of student art encourage group critiques

Ceramic Timeline
  This visually-dynamic timeline chronicles the history of ceramic innovation

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Exploring Painting
by Gerald F. Brommer and Nancy K. Kinne

This complete guide to painting, with its comprehensive coverage of subject matter, color schemes, media, and techniques has been revised to reflect the new art and ideas of the 21st century. While fully explaing such painting fundamentals as design, color, and composition, this text also introduces painting’s contemparary masters, non-traditional subjects and up-to-date safety precautions.

Against the backdrop of current and classic works of art, basic to advanced studio opportunities encourage students of varying ability to explore and express their own unique style and perspective.

What’s NEW in the new and improved “Exploring Painting

Art history profiles chronicle how historical and cultural influences shape paintings
Interview with professional artists set a course for a career in art
Step-by-step studio guides illustrate fundamental techniques and skills
Color theory appendix describes and illustrates alternative color theories
PLUS 160 entire new samples of student and professional artwork.

New Components support any teaching style or learning need.
  Annotated student pages provide lessons ideas and teaching tips at point-of-use
  Correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards

Studio Support Masters
  Sequential illustrations teach techniques and process in a pracitical, easy-to-reproduce format.

Vocabulary and Bibliography Masters
  Age-appropriate biographies profile significant art and artists
  Vocabulary masters reinforce vocabulary development through stimulating words games.

Assessment Masters
  Studio rubrics provide guidelines for holistic evaluation
  Chapter review questions reinforce key ideas and concepts

Overhead Transparencies
  12 studio transparencies illustrate fundamental techniques
  12 samples of student art encourage peer revies

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Beginning Sculpture
by Arthur Williams

A Complete Sculpture Program

This newest addition to the Davis Studio Series is a visually dynamic and extensive resource covering all sculpture media including wood, metal, stone, paper, clay, and mixed media.
Students explore their own unique style and interests, through stimulating hands-on studio opportunities, from basic to advanced levels.  Special features include examples of master artworks, portfolio tips, interviews with artists, and step-by-step
illustrations. Specifically designed to fit a range of teaching styles, instructional needs and classroom configurations.

*  Contemporary sculpture
*  Outstanding student work
*  Clear How-To’s on:
     - molds from life
     - wood carving
     - Mixing plaster
     - clay modeling, and many more!

Total Program with ancillary’s

Student Edition
Teacher’s Edition
Overhead Transparencies
Studio Support Masters
Assessment Masters
Vocabulary and Art & Artist Masters
Slide Set (18 slides)

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Discovering Drawing
by Ted Rose

With “Discovering Drawing”, students bridge the gap between art instruction, artistic expression, and personal discovery as they explore all facets of the drawing process. At the same time, you, the teacher, implement a comprehensive apprach to art instruction, incorporating art history, criticism, and aesthetics.

A diverse collection of student and professional work fosters skills mastery and appreciation for the art of drawing.

Special freaturs link the study of drawing to art history and the real world.

  Exercises, tips and captions enhance student understanding
  Technique sidebars spotlight specific tools, materials, and processes
  Artist biographies and High-interest anecdotes personalize art history and the drawing experience.
  In-depth artist profiles allow students to examine how contemporary artists view their own work and    the creative process.

Support components address diverse teaching and learning styles.

Teacher’s Edition
  The new teacher-friendly design provides at-a-glance lesson plans and full-size annotated student      pages
  A concise planning guide offers a wealth of implementation options for customizing your own              drawing curriculum.
  Correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards

Video
  Author/artist Ted Rose brings the pages to life in a 40-minute video demonstration of tools and          techniques featured in the text.

Slide Set
  Forty additional slide images correlated to the text enhance the visual presentation

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Focus on Photography
by Herman Joyner and Kathy Monaghan

Perfect for all students, including those seeking a career in photography!

Focus on Photography includes:

* Both traditional and digital photography
* Instuction on how to take photographs of a variety of subjects, from landscape to portrait to animal photography.
* Outstanding student examples
* A wealth of professional examples from important historical figures in photography, such as Ansel Adams and Margaret Bourke-White, to the works of dynamic contemporary photographers, such as Jeffy Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor

Sculpture
by Arthur Williams

Simplify processes often considered difficult to understand as you guide students through the study of sculpture. Chapters, organized by medium, progress from fundamental to more advanced applications. Comprehensive coverage shows students where to begin, where to go, and how to get there.

   Presents classic and contemporary styles
   Examines traditional methods as well as the latest tools and        techniques
   Features extensive safety guidelines
   Includes student and professional examples
   Offers step-by-step illustrations
   Explores careers

Fundamentals of Graphic Design
by Kevin Gatta, Gusty Lange, and Mailyn Lyons

Unique in preserving a “nuts and bolts” approach, this textbook allows you to provide an understanding of basic techniques as a precursor to creative exploration. Information on tools, techniques, layout, typography, and more, provide a comprehensive examination of graphic design.

  Innovative activities emphasize both technique and creativity
  Chronicles the history of graphic design
  Explores team and individual working environments
  Signature spreads from leading professionals personalize design
  Examines careers and provides tips for creating an effective           portfolio

Basic Printmaking Techniques
by Bernard Toale

Share the excitement of relief, monotype, and silkscreen printing with your students.  Clear text and visual demonstrations present a variety of techniques that students can perform with a minimal amount of training and equipment.  The comprehensive content includes collagraph, linoleum prints, woodblocks, and more.

Examines tools and equipment, various papers and inks
Packed with printmaking samples and how-to sequences
Instructions for setting up a printmaking studio
Lists suppliers from the United State and abroad
Highlights health and safety tips throughout

The Jeweler’s Art
by Alice Sprintzen

Boundless creativity is the product of this multimedia exploration of the art of jewelry making. Techniques for all skill levels are presented to minimize frustration and maximize learning. Jewelers from around the world serve as inspration for demonstrating what can be accomplished through imagination, technical skill, dedication, and a desire for self-expression.

Includes many multicultural and historical examples
Tools and materials for each process are presented separately
Options for inexpensive, alternative and readily available materials
Health and safety are stressed in all activities

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