Term 3 2007 Plus... Careers In Art - Zart Art

New Resources
new resources
Book Spotlight:
How to talk to Children about
Art
Francoise Barbe-Gall
In everyday language this book shows how
to explain to children what to look for and
how to enjoy paintings as diverse as a
Renaissance religious scene to Jackson
Pollock's splatter abstracts. This book
examines thirty very interesting paintings
by great artists in a very readable questionand-answer
format.
The book inspires art appreciation and
reveals that the simplest questions can be
among the most pertinent.
208pp ............ $22.68 $24.95
Book Spotlight:
Photographic and digital media
Chris Bates
This unique text embraces the Photography
and Digital Media syllabus in NSW for years
9-10. It compares the ideas and actions of
more than twenty featured photographic
artists from Australia and overseas, and
encourages students to produce their own
artworks. A flexible structure makes the text
ideal for use by specialist or non specialist
teachers alike. Available late August 2007
208pp .......... $49.95 $54.95
A Passion for Buttons
Stephanie Bourgeois
More than 50 stylish ideas for combining
buttons and beads to create fabulous
accessories that are wonderful works of art.
This book features a wide variety of styles
from contemporary to classic, including
elegant bracelets, funky necklaces and
attractive hairclips.
Simple step-by-step instructions and
diagrams accompany each design.
63pp .............. $18.17 $19.99
Christmas in Australia
This book celebrates the unique imagery of
a typical Australian Christmas through the
use of Australian symbols - such as icons,
motifs, native flora and fauna. This Australian
imagery is combined with the traditional
symbols of Christmas to encapsulate our
identity. Create your own Christmas
decorations and cards with these step-bystep
activities suitable for all age levels.
Available late September 2007
pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27.50 $30.25
16 Zart Extra_Term 3 2007
Caves to Canvas Third Edition
Donald Williams and Barbara
Vance Wilson
This highly valued text has been revised and
updated, and includes a range of new
artists, photographers, artworks,
installations and architecture from 2000
onwards.
Feature boxes are on various artistic styles
and movements , plus examples of relevant
artists. There are quotes highlighted
throughout to assist with historical and
critical analysis. Available late August 2007
424pp ........... $62.68 $68.95
Plush-O-Rama
Linda Kopp
Create curious creatures from scrap fabric,
felt and old buttons. Fur Fabric, old jumpers
and those treasured old ties can all be used
to make amazing creations. These fabulous
designs will wet your appetite for creating
your own weird but wonderful creatures as
soft toys or just works of art.
128pp ............. $22.68 $24.95
READiscover
Book Week book 2007
This year the Children’s Book Council has
provided us with another inspiring theme:
READiscover. What does this mean The
book explores the many interpretations of
READiscover as well as activities for the
shortlisted Early Childhood and Picture Story
Books of 2007. Activities are designed for
individual works as well as for great displays
for the school to enhance the theme and
books.
80pp ............. $27.27 $30.00
Stitch Dissolve Distort
Valerie Campbell-Harding &
Maggie Grey
Learn to safely manipulate fabric and add
texture, colour and depth to your textile
work. Stunning illustrated pieces to inspire
you to create your own. Techniques that
involve using free machine with texture,
painted stitches, motifs, patterns as well as
using water-soluble paper, embellishment,
felting and dipping.
128pp ............ $45.45 $49.99
See our workshop
insert for ZES’s
Christmas in
Australia PD
program.
X-ray Kit - Human Body
The Human Body X-Ray Kit has been
designed for teachers of primary and lower
secondary levels who may or may not have a
science and/or visual art background.
There are suggested activities to engage
students in their learning and they can be
used as stepping stones for further research
and artistic exploration. You also may wish
to create you own activities or, as a good
teaching practice, let the students lead the
direction of the learning.
Kit includes booklet & 7 x-rays
....................... $49.95 $54.95
blue italic prices do not include gst, Bold black prices include GST • prices are valid until september 21st 2007