History as Art, Art as History av Dipti (New York University USA) Desai, Jessica (New York University USA) Hamlin, Rachel (SUNY New Paltz USA) Mattson

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<UL><UL><P><EM>History as Art, Art as History</EM> pioneers methods for using contemporary works of art in the social studies and art classroom to enhance an understanding of visual culture and history. The fully-illustrated interdisciplinary teaching toolkit provides an invaluable pedagogical resource-complete with theoretical background and practical suggestions for teaching U.S. history topics through close readings of both primary sources and provocative works of contemporary art. </P><P><EM>History as Art, Art as History</EM> is an experientially grounded, practically minded pedagogical investigation meant to push teachers and students to think critically without sacrificing their ability to succeed in a standards-driven educational climate. Amid the educational debate surrounding rigid, unimaginative tests, classroom scripts, and bureaucratic mandates, this innovative book insists on an alternate set of educational priorities that promotes engagement with creative and critical th