Author Description
Designed as a resource for GCSE students and Standard Grade courses in Art and Design, this pack is part a series which has three main emphases: critical appreciation, key concepts and practical work. Each pack contains laminated cards focusing on particular artists or themes, with full colour illustrations for use by students. There are also notes for the teacher. The reverse of each card contains ideas for practical and critical activities and it is expected that the cards will be introduced by the teacher, but each is designed to be sufficiently self-contained and user-friendly to be tackled by the students on their own. This pack includes a selection of portraits, with information, analysis, critical activities and suggestions for practical work.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This resource pack investigates the core principles of portraiture through a structured pedagogical framework designed for secondary education students. The authors, Cliff Ulph and Jim Somerville, utilize a combination of visual analysis and practical application to guide students through the critical appreciation of portrait art. By providing self-contained modules, the text aims to bridge the gap between historical art theory and individual creative practice.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Laminated instructional cards featuring specific artists and thematic portraiture concepts
- Full-color illustrations for visual analysis
- Teacher-focused pedagogical notes and curriculum guidance
- Practical exercises and critical thinking prompts for students
Scope Limits
- The material is specifically tailored to GCSE and Standard Grade curriculum requirements
- It does not provide an exhaustive historical survey of portraiture beyond the selected modules
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize this pack as a foundational tool for classroom instruction due to its modular and user-friendly design. Experts highlight the balance between theoretical analysis and actionable practical tasks as a standard approach for secondary art education.
Page Count:
32
Publication Date:
1991-03-25
Publisher:
Pearson Schools
ISBN-10:
0050044613
ISBN-13:
9780050044612
Art
Design
Art History
Education Teaching
Teaching Resources
Portraiture
Schools & Teaching
Education