Sentences with phrase «focus on art history»

It is also why, despite focusing on art history at Brown University (bachelor's, master's, and, as of 2009, a doctorate), she is now devoted to higher education and making sure that others have the same opportunities that she has had.

Harvard's program focused on art history rather than artistic practice, and after graduating, Ossorio sought formal training at the Rhode Island School of Design for a year.

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Yes, it is possible to write a single - volume general history of art, if you narrow the definition and focus on your own enthusiasms.

There are so many different parts to this project, but in short (very short) it is about connecting different community arts groups across Canada with a focus on educating people about the history of the land we live on in Canada.

Each session focuses on one of the following subject areas: physical science, natural science, history and art.

January 11: Young at Art features an interactive story time and hands - on art activities focused on a theme drawn from the history and culture of Cape Ann (GloucestArt features an interactive story time and hands - on art activities focused on a theme drawn from the history and culture of Cape Ann (Gloucestart activities focused on a theme drawn from the history and culture of Cape Ann (Gloucester)

It has caused good schools to be labeled as failing and puts undue pressure on students and teachers to focus on passing standardized tests instead of engaging in other subjects such as the sciences, history, art, or music.

Some books will be about the history of the game \'s creation, some will focus on particular elements like level design, story, and music, some will investigate the subculture that has formed around a game, some will bring in outside art, science, and media, some will have a strong autobiographical element.

While it's only partly about art, The King, directed by Eugene Jarecki, takes a similar approach as Faces Places, but with a focus on the cultural history of America.

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out - of - shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world's artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners.

In addition to core studies in English, math, science, history, languages, and the fine arts, students take a required sequence in religion and philosophy: 6th - grade students study the Apostles» Creed and the saints; in the 7th grade, they focus on the Church and the Ten Commandments; 8th graders conduct an overview of the Bible and the Sacraments; 9th - grade students study the Old Testament, the Apologetics, and C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity; the 10th - grade focus is the New Testament and Church history; 11th grade introduces metaphysics and ethics; and the 12th - grade course features the philosophy and social teachings of the Catholic Church.

The arts, and, in truth, the humanities, take a back seat to math, science, and technology, and while we have a focus on literacy, history, and the humanities broadly, and while they have a secure place in the curriculum, the arts are seen as peripheral.»

Its a nice variation on art history research approaches and focuses the students more on what they are looking at in the work of an artist over their life.

It focuses on teaching children about the history of Amman with focuses on the Citadel and the Amphitheatre before the children do a Jordanian artist study on Hani Alqam and Nissa Raad and create their own pieces of art influenced by them.

The planning covers a range of Geography and History objectives with a focus on the local area which can be easily adapted, and also Art and Science with a link to local buildings and habitats.

In the Wilderness Arts and Literacy Collaborative pathway, Salvin and team teacher Sherry Bass pushed students to make their exhibitions interactive: After a unit focusing on northern California geology, immigration, and migration, students completed projects integrating painting and poetry with history and geology.

There is one focused course of study (history, language - English and Spanish - and the arts; mathematics, science, and technology; and health); everyone is enrolled in it; an appropriate path for each student is developed (every child has a «personal learning plan»); most teachers have responsibility for no more than 50 students (this on a per - pupil budget that is the same or less than in nearby public secondary schools).

In addition to core courses in math, science, language arts, and social studies, we offer electives such as art, environmental stewardship, forensics, Japanese, and science olympiad, plus a series of seminars focused on aviation and aerospace, including Aviation and the American Character, History of Aircraft Design, and Robotics.

Included: Five mysterious lessons — focused on language arts, history, and forensic science — to ignite critical thinking and spark interest in reading.

The tests were only in math and reading, leading schools to focus on those subjects and giving short shrift to history, science, physical education and the arts.

The newsletter now has an expanded focus: the range of new California academic standards — from the Common Core standards in English language arts and math, to the Next Generation Science Standards and the history - social science standards — as well as how schools will be held accountable for measuring their progress on them.

Mr. Chautin received both a Bachelors of Arts in History and a Masters in Education, with a focus on English Language Arts, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

This unnatural focus on testing produced perverse but predictable results: it narrowed the curriculum; many districts scaled back time for the arts, history, civics, physical education, science, foreign language, and whatever was not tested.

The old state English language arts standards» focus on literature and fiction affected how history was taught beyond elementary school, Pegan said.

Lessons focus on deep comprehension of English Language Arts and Literacy in History / Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

Rockman et al has developed a strong reputation over its 25 year history for providing high - quality research and evaluation services to programs focused on social studies and history education, as well as arts education and arts integration.

Professional development under Title IIA for public and private school staff members must focus on the promotion of academic achievement in one of the core content areas of English, reading or language arts, math, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, geography and social studies.

That's not surprising: the bulk of the speech focused on how history and the arts can spark kids» interest and motivation and develop them into well - rounded individuals who lead rich, meaningful lives.

Coursework includes classes focusing on public relations and marketing, educational media, fundraising, art history and cognitive development.

English, reading or language arts World languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics In addition to these subjects, we believe schools must move beyond a focus on basic competency to promoting understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into curricuarts World languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics In addition to these subjects, we believe schools must move beyond a focus on basic competency to promoting understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into curricuArts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics In addition to these subjects, we believe schools must move beyond a focus on basic competency to promoting understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into curriculum:

China: Portrait of a Country compiled by Pulitzer Prize - winning photojournalist Liu Heung Shing, and with thoughtful, intelligently nuanced essays on Chinese history and photography by journalist James Kynge and art critic Karen Smith, focuses on an often mysterious and complex culture.

Acquisitions will focus on African American and Latino history and leaders, San Antonio community leaders, heritage, cultural arts, leadership, sports and education.

Digging back, I was surprised to learn that your college degree is in art, focusing on illustration and art history.

A superficial introduction to art history will often focus on a handful...

We focus on New England regional books in the areas of history, art, nature studies, and poetry,...

It's a prestigious university, with a great history of research and focus on the arts.

Stockton is also known for The Haggin Museum, which is operated by the city and focuses on fine arts and history.

Furthermore, with a focus on cultural exploration of locations, river cruises are perfect for those with a curiosity about art and history, or a general interest in travel.

With everything from large annual events like Sandcastle Day in June, to our Stormy Weather Arts Festival which focuses on the history of Cannon Beach as a premier art lover's destination — you will find a local event that showcases our coastal community and provides guests with a unique experience.

Kids love the hands - on art, science, and play activities at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, which focuses on bay history and ecology.

There are two tours for those who want to learn more about the station — the self - guided audio tour which focuses on the architectural highlights and history of the station, with interesting facts and little - known bits of information, plus the grand tour, which is a guided walking tour that teaches you about the station's state - of - the - art design and construction.

Guests on the 928 - passenger all - veranda Viking Star will experience cruising with destination as the focus, maximum time in port and an onboard cultural enrichment program ideal for an experienced traveler with an interest in history, art and culture.

The spot's Aloha Friday celebrations focus on special dishes and cocktails highlighting Hawaiian flavors and, once a quarter, Splash Bar welcomes special community guests to «talk story» about the region's culture, art, music, and history.

The company's cruise portfolio includes a range of in - depth, general interest itineraries exploring local culture, cuisine and history, as well as voyages on the Rhone and Danube designed specifically for families, and themed cruises focused on classical music, French food and wine, fine art and Europe's traditional Christmas markets.

The indoor and outdoor spaces also host a wide array of programs focusing on nature, history and art including the indoor multi-purpose Open Space and the outdoor amphitheater.

An 8 - day holiday focusing on the birds, mountain flora, other natural history and prehistoric rock art of north - eastern Portugal, based in the Côa Valley and Serra da Estrela Natural Park.

The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art history - focused travel blogs with a post on a common theme.

This art and history book focusing on Link's many adventures supposedly contained the secrets and tales behind Nintendo's famous franchise, but the book's exclusive Japanese printing meant that those abroad had to settle for unofficial translations posted to the Internet a page or two at a time.

«Generations of black abstract painters never seem to be celebrated,» says Valerie Cassel Oliver, senior curator at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, where she recently organized «Black in the Abstract,» a two - part exhibition that focused on the history of African American painters working in abstraction.

Opening: «Kerry James Marshall: Mastry» at Met Breuer This mid-career survey, one of the most hotly anticipated New York museum shows of the year, focuses on the work of Kerry James Marshall, the Chicagoan painter whose paintings and drawings, for the past 35 years, have focused on the position of black artists in art history.