This visually striking book represents the art curriculum based on Common Core Standards. The 13 art lessons are presented in a clear, step-by-step and organized manner. Each art lesson lists the materials needed, the art concepts that it encompasses, artist being introduced, vocabulary used in teaching the art concepts, purposes as related to content and a brief introduction to teach the concept plus full color photographs and illustrations. The art possibilities are geared towards elementary students but many can be altered to teach gifted, middle and high school students. Learn how to incorporate artwork based on artist's like Romero Britto, Paul Cezanne, George Rodrigue and others by creating still life's, portraits and much more. All lessons include example photographs completed by students at Cartmell Elementary school. This is a perfect way to teach art curriculum to any student. Bonus QR Codes that teachers and/or students can interact with - includes video, blog spot with additional art lesson ideas and much more. A great addition to libraries, classrooms and any home in which creativity is important. Copyright (c)2012. All rights reserved."