Arts Education 10, 20, 30

(a)	Generate inquiry questions to help develop understanding of what contemporary practice means (e.g., What is contemporary arts practice?).
(b)	Examine the work of artists who respond to contemporary social issues as potential points of inspiration such as: How are artists responding to current social justice issues (e.g., marginalization of newcomers, bias or hatred based on race or gender and sexual diversity, economic inequities, environmental and social sustainability)? How do First Nations and Métis arts expressions reflect historical and contemporary concerns (e.g., treaty education outcome TPP12 indicator - examine the importance of decolonization as a process that supports the understanding that We Are All Treaty People.)?
(c)	Respond to site-specific arts expressions.
(d)	Investigate immersive and interactive arts (e.g., moving from place to place, non-traditional performance and exhibition spaces, virtual spaces).

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Resources

R033110

Frank Lloyd Wright. Force of Nature

This resource is a biography of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, covering his personal and professional life, his innovative designs and his influence on architecture.

Media and Formats : Book

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R008444

Postmodern Artists: Creators of a Cultural Movement

This book guides the reader through the challenging topic of defining and explaining Postmodernism. It includes art examples, artist explorations, brief biographies and thematic discussions.

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R007899

Culturally Sensitive Art Education in a Global World: A Handbook for Teachers

This teacher resource outlines lessons, topics, and themes associated with harmonious and collaborative interactions through culturally sensitive art education practices. There are questions and activities in each chapter to provide further consideration and investigation.

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R015632

Life Drawing: A Sketch and Textbook

This book is a combination of an instructional book and a sketchbook that guides the user through processes of drawing. Each project is explained step-by-step and is designed to build proficiency, understanding and skill in the art of drawing.

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R014803

Itee Pootoogook. Hymns to the Silence = Aiti Putuguq. Nipiqannggittumut pisiit

This book is about Inuit artist, Itee Pootoogook, who produces highly detailed drawings of his hometown and surrounding landscape. His pencil work is masterful and his use of colour is inspiring. This resource provides examples of Inuit art that juxtapose traditional and contemporary life.

Media and Formats : Book

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R013439

Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick

This DVD is a film that explores the life of West Coast Indigenous carver, Beau Dick. We learn about the artist's creative process, his many influences including culture, history and activism, as well as the ways in which he is influencing the world by calling for environmental and cultural justice.

Media and Formats : CD/DVD

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R016046

16 Ways of Looking at a Photograph: Contemporary Theories

This book is a text that provides a history of photography, the physics of light and lenses, and the philosophy behind capturing and reading images.

Media and Formats : Book

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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022