design

Explores why various parts of houses--walls, roofs, windows, floors, and furnishings--are made of particular materials, have certain shapes, and perform specific functions.

Contains forty art activities that incorporate the seven elements of art design.

Illustration and comment on balance and unity in the natural and man-made world and as qualities in the work of the artist, designer, architect, and craftsman.

Highlights the fundamental elements of design and explains how to use time-tested design principles to create impressive designs.

Describes various techniques for creating "accidental art" with common household objects.