Drawing with Children: A Creat

Brookes, Mona

ISBN 10: 0874778271 / ISBN 13: 9780874778274

Published by J P Tarcher, 1996

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Synopsis:

Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing.

Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method."

This revised edition includes the following new materials:

· Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn.

· An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems

· An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness

· A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations

This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, DRAWING WITH CHILDREN inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.

About the Author: Mona Brookes is an internationally acclaimed art educator who has been a consultant to schools and museums worldwide. She is the founder of the Monart Drawing Schools with 20 branches, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit. Her first book, Drawing with Children, has sold over 250,000 copies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Drawing with Children: A Creat
Publisher: J P Tarcher
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Acceptable