Texas Skies

Posted on August 11, 2008 
Filed Under Pachyderm Showcase

Texas Skies Teacher’s Guide
Texas Skies builds upon the growing interest in regional American art, specifically early Texas art. Artists can tell stories in a painting. Even though the artist can’t create the sound of thunder using paint, or make a work of art feel cold and wet like a rainy day, the artist can still create something that helps the viewer remember these things. Art can bring back memories of puffy white clouds on hot summer afternoons or the sound of crickets chirping under the night sky. Texas Skies demonstrates how children can use their senses to observe their environment and to learn about early Texas art.

Texas Skies Student Learning Site
This unit is designed for young students to learn about color and patterns. Teachers may adapt it for use with other grade levels.

The North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA) is located in Denton, Texas and is a part of the University of North Texas. The Institute is committed to continuing its involvement in research and development efforts related to cutting edge issues in art education.

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