Autism arts : a partnership between Autism Nova Scotia and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

"Art has the potential to bring us together and create lasting connections. As humans, we have a universal need to express ourselves, find meaning, and experience a sense of belonging in our communities. In 2006, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Autism Nova Scotia partnered to develop a recreation...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Autism Nova Scotia (Contributor)
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Publisher)
Other Authors: Sheppard, Dale, 1955- (Writer of added commentary)
Carroll, Cynthia (Contributor)
Marr, Melissa (Artist, art educator.)
Cronin, Ray (Editor)
Language:English
Published: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada : Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada : Goose Lane Editions ; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia ; Autism Nova Scotia, [2021]
Subjects:
Art therapy for children.
Art and mental illness.
Autism.
Artists > Nova Scotia.
Arts > Nova Scotia.
Creative ability.
Autistic Disorder.
Creativity.
Art-thérapie pour enfants.
Art et maladies mentales.
Autisme.
Artistes > Nouvelle-Écosse.
Arts > Nouvelle-Écosse.
Créativité.
Artists.
Arts.
Nova Scotia.
Physical Description:175 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Joan and Jack Craig
  • Structure
  • What have we learned?
  • How are we doing?
  • The story continues
  • Art making
  • Expression of self
  • Leaving a mark
  • Layering, building, and interpretation
  • Colour, line, and composition
  • Physicality, interaction, and collaborative artworks.