Art Now Volumes I & II
These books provide great, comprehensive information on current practicing artists and their work. Very usful for incorporating relevent, contemporary connections into the curriculum.
World Art: The Essential Illustrated History
This book contians a more multicultural version of art history than the Janson or Gardner texts, making it more useful for developing lessons based on the artwork of many different cultures.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues
This anthology contains many poignant essays by education experts and some others on issues in today's classrooms, from racism to homework to alternative teacher training to dicipline.
Aesthetics: Issues and Inquiry
This book provides great descriptions of the different topical areas in aesthetics, and how to promote aesthetic dialogue in the classroom.
Becoming a Critical Educator
This book contains a great, comprehensive critique of our past and present educational systems, and how we can empower students to make their communities better by teaching them to understand complex issues.
