Rev. ed. of: Children and their art : methods for the elementary school / Al Hurwitz, Michael Day. 8th ed. c2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Origins and rationales for art education : children, art, and society -- Art education in contemporary classrooms : influences, issues and practices -- Children's artistic development : how children grow and learn -- Children with disabilities : art for all children -- Talented children : the nature of artistic giftedness -- Drawing : at the heart of the studio experience -- Painting : at the heart of the studio experience -- Sculpture and ceramics -- Printmaking -- New media in art education -- Design : art language and application -- Art criticism : from classroom to museum -- Art history : other times and places -- Aesthetics : philosophy in the art room -- Visual culture in art education -- Methods for teaching art : classroom practice -- The social dimension : collaborative art activities and instructional games -- Classroom organization and exhibition of student work -- Curriculum : background, planning, and organization -- -- Assessing student learning and achievement.