| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Concepts and Critical Thinking | |
| Cultivating Creativity Design and Creativity Seven Characteristics of Creative Thinking Goal Setting Time Management Profile: Nancy Callahan, Artist, and Diane Gallo, Writer | |
| Problem Seeking and Problem Solving Problem Seeking Convergent and Divergent Thinking Brainstorming Visual Research Variations on a Theme An Open Mind Profile: Heidi Lasher-Oakes, Sculptor | |
| Developing Critical Thinking Establishing Criteria Form, Subject, and Contents Stop, Look, Listen, Learn Types of Critiques Developing a Long-Term Project Turn Up the Heat: Pushing Your Project's Potential Concept and Composition Accepting Responsibility Profile: Bob Dacey, Illustrator | |
| Constructing Meaning Building Bridges Purpose and Intent Context Connections Drama Aesthetics and Anesthetics Profile: Ken Botnick, Graphic Designer | |
| Three-Dimensional Design | |
| Elements of Three-Dimensional Design Defining Form | |
| Form and Function Orthographic Projection Degrees of Dimensionality | |
| Line Plane Volume Mass Space Texture Light Color Time | |
| The complexity of Three-Dimensional Design Profile: Rodger Mack, Sculptor | |
| Principles of Three-Dimensional Design Unity and Variety Balance Scale | |
| Proportion Emphasis Repetition and Rhythm Profile: David MacDonald, Ceramicist | |
| Materials and Methods Choice of Materials Connections | |
| Transitions Traditional Materials, Contemporary Uses Student | |
| Materials Materials and Meanings Profile: Todd Slaughter, Sculptor | |
| Physical and Cerebral Constructed Thought Physical forces | |
| Cerebral Qualities of Sculptural Objects Contemporary Questions, Contemporary | |
| Answers Expressing Ideas in Physical Form Profile: Rick Paul, Sculptor | |
| Glossary | |
| Credits Index | |
| Each chapter includes: Key Questions interspersed throughout, Summaries, and Key Terms | |
| Each Part concludes with Multimedia Resources guide | |
| For student independent study: the Multimedia | |
| Resources guide suggested relevant exercises on the Online Learning Center (OLC) and the Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM | |
| For instructors: the Multimedia Resources guide suggests additional resources available on the password-protected teacher's | |
| OLC and the Instructor's Resources CD-ROM such as projects and other assignments | |
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