Allyn & Bacon

Emphasis art; a qualitative art program for elementary and middle schools, 8th ed.

Clements (both U. of Georgia) presents the latest edition of the text initially developed by Wachowiak (1913-1998), offering preservice and practicing general classroom teachers and art specialists an up-to-date treatment on art education in elementary- and middle-school classrooms. With some 900 b&w and full-color illustrations, the revised and reorganized new edition features increased focus on integrating art instruction into the general classroom, including a new chapter on art and mathematics, expanded coverage on incorporating art with language arts and reading, and revised chapters on art and science, social studies, and the performing arts. Also included is expanded coverage on social and cultural issues, and on art and technology; updated website references for each chapter; and a timeline of artists, art movements, and world events. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Film; a critical introduction.

This textbook examines how a film's structure and themes form the basis for understanding the director's intentions and making interpretive claims about it. After defining narrative form, camera techniques, editing, and sound, the authors present four different approaches to writing about film and the primary areas of film studies research. Numerous movie stills are provided. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

A history of film, 6th ed.

This introductory textbook surveys the history of film around the world from its beginnings to the present. Illustrated throughout with b&w movie stills, it highlights key national film movements such as Italian neo-realism, French auteurism, and American documentaries that have shaped the course of film history. New to the sixth edition are chapters on the Indian and Chinese film industries, an examination of recent technological developments, and a glossary of terms. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)