Composers and Artists Studies

Name: Composers and Artists Studies
Brand: Enrichment Studieshttps://enrichmentstudies.com/

by Enrichment Studieshttps://enrichmentstudies.com/

ArtGrades K–12

About This Curriculum

Digital curriculum using internet links and PDF files to study classical composers and famous artists through multimedia content including biographies, videos, activities, playlists, images, timelines, coloring pages, and puzzles.

What makes it unique: Easy-to-use digital format that saves time by compiling curated internet resources and PDF activities for composer and artist studies without requiring traditional books

Composers and Artists Studies: Digital Art History Resource Collection

This is a digital curriculum that provides curated internet links and PDF files for studying classical composers and famous artists. It offers multimedia content including biographies, videos, activities, and images organized into themed collections covering different historical periods and artistic movements.

Best for

Homeschool families seeking art history and music appreciation resources, particularly those following classical education approaches or needing supplement materials for art history study

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 4 concerns · 1 insufficient evidence

Art History KnowledgeStrength

This is a strength of the curriculum, with comprehensive coverage of artists and composers across multiple historical periods and movements.

Collections cover Renaissance Artists, Great Artists sets, Women Artists across centuries, and composers from Baroque through Jazz periods, with biographies, timelines, and historical context

Teacher TrainingConcern

Limited teacher support is provided, mainly consisting of curated links with occasional warnings about content appropriateness.

The review notes that parents should preview links in advance and that warnings are provided for potentially inappropriate content, but no formal teacher training or instructional guidance is mentioned

Direct InstructionConcern

The curriculum does not facilitate direct instruction as it consists primarily of curated internet links rather than structured lessons.

Content is delivered through links to external sites with biographies and videos rather than explicit instruction or demonstration materials for teachers

Structured Vs OpenConcern

The curriculum leans heavily toward structured art appreciation study with limited creative exploration opportunities.

Content consists mainly of curated links to biographies, videos, and images with some coloring pages and puzzles, but lacks balance with hands-on creative activities

Technique InstructionConcern

The curriculum provides minimal hands-on art technique instruction, focusing primarily on art appreciation and history study.

The review mentions only one actual art lesson link in the Monet study, with most content being biographies, videos, and images rather than technique demonstrations

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Art vocabulary instruction appears limited, though some music theory is included in the Classical Conversations collection.

The review mentions music theory coverage in one collection but does not indicate systematic art vocabulary instruction across the program

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com