APPRECIATION. When we think of teaching art appreciation we should go back to our
concept of integration.


 It is useless and detrimental to teach appreciation in the form of
 isolated picture study.


 There are many devices for teaching appreciation. Movies, slides,
 prints, postcards, color reproductions, pictures clipped from maga-
 zines and books on art are rich sources for furthering an understanding
 of art. These, as well as traveling exhibitions, exhibitions of local
 artists, exhibitions of children's work, and displays of objects gath-
 ered from the community can be used. These will have great educative
 value if they are related to the immediate and personal interests of the
 child. For example, in painting a mural for the classroom, reference
 to local murals and reproductions of famous artists' murals can mo-
 tivate interest in the project and clarify the problems of composition
 and painting.