Publications
My thesis project is in the process of being published by James Madison University Libraries. Below is an attached PDF file of my book titled: Interactive Instructional Technology to Bring Art Students Meaningful Museum Experiences.
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The following is an article I wrote that is currently being published in an art catalog by the Sawhill Gallery at JMU.
A Conversation with Children about Art
Looking at art gives children opportunities to have meaningful conversations they can connect to the rest of the world. Practicing this will eventually enhance their thinking skills and expand the way they solve problems. It is easy to talk to children about art if you consider what the world may look like to them. Here is a short list of things you could do to prepare for a great conversation with children: 1. Physically put yourself at their level, maybe on the floor or in a chair at their table. View the art the same way they are seeing the art. 2. Talk to Children in respectful way to let them know they are free to express their ideas. 3. Give the children time to process, think and ask their own questions they may have about the art. Conversations with children create safe learning environments where the children will are encouraged to take risks and therefore, have incredible creative experiences.
Children love having conversations about art. Good questions will help guide your discussion and benefit the children in their art experience. I have compiled a list of both primary and secondary discussion questions that correspond to Joe White paintings. These questions will help facilitate meaningful conversations with children about two specific paintings. Along with these questioning strategies, you could also include a scavenger hunt, treasure hunt or even a drawing of their own they can relate to the artwork. Use your imagination and have fun looking at the artwork!
Primary (looking at Joe White’s Painting “Ebbitt Hotel” 1985) p. #?
Do you think this is a modern building or an old building?
Where could we look for a clue to know when this was painted?
What do you think this building is used for?
Are there any clues in the painting about where this building might be?
Why is there writing on the side of the building?
Are the colors in this landscape vibrant or subdued? Why do you think the colors are that way?
How is looking at this building in the painting different from looking at a real building?
Do you think the artist painted this building from memory, observation, or from a photograph?
Secondary (looking at Joe White’s painting View from F Street” 1985) p. #?
What evidence can you find in the painting to tell you about the time in which the artist completed the work?
Are there any significant details in the painting you could identify with architectural terms to tell us more about where this view might be?
What time of day do you think is portrayed in this painting?
Why do you think the artist choose this view to paint?
How does the artist use of light inform us about the buildings?
What does the artist do with the colors to give the view a sense of depth?
Does this type of painting style appeal to you?
How do you think this artist created this work? What methods were used to create the painting? Was it painted from memory, observation, or photograph?
Sarah E. Brown
Certified Art Teacher
Accomack County School District, Virginia.