The Art of Play: Recess and the Practice of Invention by Anna Beresin (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Art of Play by Anna Beresin Weaves together the diverse voices of kids and working artists with play scholarship. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What can the art of play teach us about the art of play? Showcasing the paintings of more than one hundred Philadelphia public elementary school children, folklorist Anna Beresins innovative book, The Art of Play, presents images and stories that illustrate what children do at recess, and how it makes them feel.Beresin provides a nuanced, child-centered discussion of the intersections of play, art, and learning. She describes a widespread institutionalized fear of play and expressive art, and the transformative power of simple materials like chalk and paint. Featuring more than 150 paintings and a dozen surreal photographs of masked children enjoying recess, The Art of Play weaves together the diverse voices of kids and working artists with play scholarship.This book emerged from Recess Access, a service-learning project that donated chalk, ropes, balls, and hoops to nine schools in different sections of Philadelphia. A portion of the proceeds of The Art of Play will support recess advocacy. Author Biography Anna R. Beresin is Associate Professor at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Director of Recess Access, and author of Recess Battles: Playing, Fighting, and Storytelling. Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Erasing Childrens Expressivity Chapter 1 • "We Dont Have It" Chapter 2 • Before and After Part II: Master Players Interlude A Chapter 3 • Chalk Interlude B Chapter 4 • Ball Interlude C Chapter 5 • Rope Interlude D Part III: Balancing Acts Chapter 6 • "We Invented It"/"We Taught Them" Chapter 7 • The Paintlore of Children Chapter 8 • Art Advocacy/Play Advocacy Conclusion: The Practice of Invention Acknowledgments Notes References Index Promotional Weaves together the diverse voices of kids and working artists with play scholarship. Long Description What can the art of play teach us about the art of play? Showcasing the paintings of more than one hundred Philadelphia public elementary school children, folklorist Anna Beresins innovative book, The Art of Play, presents images and stories that illustrate what children do at recess, and how it makes them feel. Beresin provides a nuanced, child-centered discussion of the intersections of play, art, and learning. She describes a widespread institutionalized fear of play and expressive art, and the transformative power of simple materials like chalk and paint. Featuring more than 150 paintings and a dozen surreal photographs of masked children enjoying recess, The Art of Play weaves together the diverse voices of kids and working artists with play scholarship. This book emerged from Recess Access, a service-learning project that donated chalk, ropes, balls, and hoops to nine schools in different sections of Philadelphia. A portion of the proceeds of The Art of Play will support recess advocacy. Promotional "Headline" Play and recess seen from the eyes of children. Details ISBN1439910944 Short Title ART OF PLAY Language English ISBN-10 1439910944 ISBN-13 9781439910948 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.242 Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2013-12-01 Year 2013 Subtitle Recess and the Practice of Invention UK Release Date 2013-12-01 Imprint Temple University Press,U.S. Place of Publication Philadelphia PA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-12-01 NZ Release Date 2013-12-01 US Release Date 2013-12-01 Author Anna Beresin Pages 202 Publisher Temple University Press,U.S. Alternative 9781439910931 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161649348;

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