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art in the twenty-first century the series the artists education events discuss

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season four (2007)

Premiering October 28, November 4, 11, & 18, 2007 — find out when Art:21 will next air in you area.

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"When I first learned of the Art:21 program…I was thrilled and hopeful that the producers would see their importance to the education community. Now three years later, I can say that Art:21 has more than lived up to the promise, both in the show and especially in the peripheral materials. In fact, I believe the web site is the key resource on the internet today for teachers willing to bring the leading artists of the day into their classroom."

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Welcome to Education at Art:21! The Art:21 series and accompanying educational materials have been developed to familiarize teachers and students with the work of living artists, to provoke critical thinking and problem solving, to present creative role models, to bridge diverse subject areas, and to inspire new ways of teaching and learning through the study and appreciation of contemporary art. The arts of our time is relevant to all subject areas and disciplines, providing teachers and students with a rich resource through which to consider new ideas, rethink the familiar, and enhance visual literacy.

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THE ONLINE LESSON LIBRARY
The Online Lesson Library hosts a wide range of thematic lesson plans introducing contemporary art for visual art, language arts, and social studies classrooms. This growing archive of lessons supports interdisciplinary teaching through references to literature, the humanities, visual literacy, popular culture, history, and current events. Links to national and state education standards, video clips, and slideshows enrich each lesson. Written by teachers and education professionals from around the country, each of the lessons is designed to serve as a flexible and dynamic resource for teachers. Educators are encouraged to select the activities, materials, and ideas that meet their individual interests and needs—an entire thematic unit of study, a relevant hands-on project, or compelling questions to foster dialogue and engagement with ideas that are appropriate for their students.

STUDENT ART PROJECTS
Teachers are invited to post lesson plans and examples of student work, based on their use of the broadcast series and curriculum materials. Designed as a site for sharing ideas, these pages offer viewers the opportunity to find inspiration in the work of teachers and students from across the country.

TEACHING MATERIALS
To support the use of the series and the Online Lesson Library in the classroom, Art21 produces a range of educational materials available to teachers. Download copies of the Season One, Two, and Three Educators’ Guides, and learn about slide and digital images, School Arts magazine features, and Art:21 companion books, videos, & DVDs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Featuring workshops and partnerships that bring contemporary art to local
communities of educators, professional development is the bridge between the
educational materials produced through the series and their implementation
in classrooms and museums.

GLOSSARY
A comprehensive resource of relevant terminology and definitions to accompany the study of contemporary art in the classroom and beyond. Use the glossary to navigate the site or to build vocabulary. The new and improved glossary has over 100 terms.

CREDITS
Who creates the materials you find in the education section? Learn more about contributors from across the country.

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