Ever Ancient Ever New

The curriculum balances structured instruction with creative application through a consistent four-section format that builds knowledge before hands-on practice. Each chapter progresses from art history and theory to guided art projects.

Each chapter includes four sections: Art History, Picture Study, Art Theory, and Let's Do Art! The four sections always interact with one another, transferring art theory into hands-on projects.

The curriculum includes explicit vocabulary instruction through glossaries and art theory sections that teach elements of art and composition. The author suggests regular quizzing on glossary terms.

Art Theory sections teach about elements of art such as color, form, value, texture as well as methods of composition. The textbooks feature a Glossary of Terms for reference, and the author suggests quizzing students on glossary terms every few weeks.

The curriculum provides extensive art history knowledge spanning from ancient cave art through modern times, with particular emphasis on religious art and its cultural contexts. The chronological approach covers major historical events, artists, and their influence on art development.

Art History instruction covers the broad scope of art history, including major historical events and their influence, representative media and styles for each period, major artworks, and artists. Topics are selectively chosen to represent key developments and artworks in a chronological fashion.

The curriculum provides structured technique instruction through hands-on projects that teach drawing, painting, sculpting, and working with various media. Level 2 advances to more sophisticated techniques including pastels, acrylics, and advanced drawing methods.

Projects involve drawing, painting, tooling foil, and sculpting with aluminum foil in Level 1, while Level 2 teaches more sophisticated drawing, applying advanced art theory, and working with pastels and acrylic paints. Students learn to imitate techniques and styles of famous artists.

The curriculum provides limited teacher support beyond the structured format and project instructions. There are no detailed teacher guides or training materials mentioned.

The review mentions Art Pad books with project instructions and supply lists, but does not indicate comprehensive teacher training materials or demonstration guides for non-specialist teachers.

The curriculum is designed for direct instruction with structured lessons that progress systematically through art history, theory, and practice. However, it lacks detailed teacher demonstration guides for art techniques.

The consistent four-section chapter format provides structured instruction, and project instructions are included in companion Art Pad books. The review notes the course requires 'no preparation time' except for gathering art supplies.