- `Footprints' Brings Out New ff7orlds, Teacher's Book Says A Review By SALLY KORNWISE High quality artistry is the appropriate desc r i p t i o n of "Footprints and New Worlds," newly published book by Te- mina Gezari under sponsorship of the Reconstructionist Press. The book, which discusses ex- periences in art with child and adult, is in itself an artistic production of the highest cali- bre. With eye-appealing typog- raphy, illuminations and layout, 1 the book's format complements a beautifully written text on the possibilities of human crea- tion. The author is a teacher of art in Jewish camps and schools. She deliberately inserts descrip- tions of students' art experi- ences connected with religious training because she feels that "sometimes we arrive at the universal much more quickly through the ! particular." Any merit in the book lies in the fact that its roots are nourished by a deep reality, Mrs. - Gezari stresses. While in many sections, the book addresses teachers, spe- cifically, it is valuable read- ing also for parents. The work is based on the theory that "through art," one may "become a better, more sensitive, more understanding ! personality," that art has a way of "developing the finer, more godlike characteristics of man, that through art one could be- come a more fulfilled human being." The author believes that everyone is potentially a creator. Her book not only conveys hints on art techniques but also provides advice for teaching in general. A teacher should be willing to sit on the floor, take part in play, be a pal and col- league, Mrs. Gezari emphasizes. The teacher should cast aside routine, she asserts. Among diverse activities, she suggests field and museum trips for giving students unforgetta- ble emotional and educational experiences. On such ventures, the teacher should remember children's "inner sense for re- volt." He should not stress merely the objects the children "may not touch." He should make a point of locations where the child should "please touch, push the button or move the lever." The author's philosophy about such field trips has inspired the title of her work. As a camp counselor she one day conduct- ed a group of children for a walk along the beach. At one point she told the children to stop walking and in the sand to outline one foot with a nearby twig. She then instructed the children to observe all objects within the outlined print. The children discovered many small animals and minerals within their prints. With new observa- tion, they received new aware- ness of the world's richness. It was as if they had found new worlds. - In her very personal, con- versational book, the author ad- vocates "art as an expression of the individual's experience." She maintains that "inthe class- room, the teacher ought to do more than give students paper and brushes and say "paint as you please." The teacher should create the situation out of which children are inspired to produce art, she declares. The author has earned this reviewer's admiration by de- nouncing "fill-in paintings" as stifling creativity, forcing peo- ple to fit into molds. Such mediums are "viciously damag- ing to the inner growth of their users," the art teacher under- lines. It is thrilling to read of the effect of successful art experi- ences stimulated both for chil, dren and adults by Mrs. Gezari. One chapter tells how girls in a school for retarded students were inspired toward new pro- ductivity. Another section de- scribes how through - art a widow found new meaning in life. "Footprints and New Worlds" serves as an excellent reference book for all interested in the development of man's capacities. Brevities athi Tio\ n, Smart brides select the Sheraton-Cadillac for their weddings and receptions. And for good reason! First, the staff of this famous hotel spe- cializes in catering to wed- dings — lifts so many nagging details from the shoulders of the bride and her family. And whether you select the magnificent Grand Ballroom for a party of 750, or one of our exquisite Parlors for an intimate family group of as small as twenty, you may rest assured that the accommoda- tions and service will be the finest in Detroit. Our prices are reasonable, and you'll always be proud to remember that your wedding was at the Sheraton-Cadillac. For information and reservations, calf Herman Schwartz at Woodward 1-8000 SHERATON-CADILLAC t- 110TEL "--r- Washington Blvd at Michigan Ave. Mark Schmidt, General Manager Beginning Tuesday, North- land Playhouse will bring to Detroit George ! Jessel in "S h o w time." Jessel, of ten called "The Toast master General of the United States," can proudly boast of what is the most varied, many- sided dossier of a c c o m p lish- ments in t h e Jessel entertain- ment field possessed by any one performer. * * * Local POSTAL CLERKS are planning a picnic and field day, similar to that held by the Let- ter Carriers Association, on Aug. 18, at Jefferson Beach Park, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pro- ceeds will go to the Benevolent Fund of the Detroit Federation of Post Office Clerks. * * * HERSCHEL LEIB will con- duct the Department of Parks and Recreation Band next week at 8 p.m., in the following loca- tions: Monday, Palmer Park; Tuesday, Cannon Center; Wed- nesday, Stoepel Park No. 1; Thursday, Patton Park; and Friday, Clark Park. The pro- gram will include the works of Delibes, Thomas, Lehar, Enesco, Gliere, Anderson and Tschai- kovsky. William De Maria, baritone, is soloist. People . Make News I Sid Shmara k's Sinai Expands Isotope Program Business Briefs Expansion of Sinai Hospital's radioactive isotope program was IRVING & LEON'S ULTRA- announced this week by Max MODERN BARBER SHOP has Osnos, president. pals of Pat Doyle Associates, opened at 13432 W. 7 Mile Rd., and N. BREWSTER BRODER, Seven radioactive elements ; at Snowden. The proprietors of formerly affiliated with a De- and compounds have been the new shop are Irving. Shulak, troit insurance firm, announce newly-acquired from the U. S. formerly with the Joy-Petoskey the formation of Rubiner, Doyle ' Atomic Energy Commission at Barber Shop for 25 years, and and Broder, with offices in the Oak Ridge, Tenn., by Sinai's Leon Popowski, formerly with Michigan Building. The firm Isotope Laboratory. Sam's Barber Shop, on Dexter will offer real estate and insur- The new isotopes will extend and Richton for six years. ance services. * * * the Jewish hospital's resources * * for diagnosis and treatment of Albert Schiff, nationally, JACK'S FOOD BOX, special- prominent industrialist, treas- certain anemias and other ists in tray catering, - located at blood diseases, explains Sinai urer of the Jewish National 22175 Coolidge, in Oak Park, has Fund of America, was named director, Dr. Julien • Priver. just announced that due to They are also expected to serve chairman of a many requests a new home de- as tools in the hospital's ex- three - member livery service has been added. panding research program. presidium For information call LI. 5-7042. which will ad- The isotopes, which have minister J N F been made radioactive by ex- affairs during posure in the U. S. Govern-1 You Can Be Sure . . . If It's the absence ment atomic piles, include ele- abroad of Dr. ments chromium-51, gold-198, I Harris J. Le- iron-59, and phosphorus-32. And His Orchestra vine, president The new acquisitions also in- , of the fund. KE 5-2604 UN 4-3018 chide radioactive vitamin B-12 The other (which contains one atom of I members of the radioactive cobalt) ; radioactive' 13 01--1 presidium a r e albumen serum (containing COLOR Benjamin E. Gordon, chairman radioactive iodine) and a radio- Wedding Movies 1 -of the JNF's finance committee, active chromic phosphate com- Expert Work, Lowest Prices and Judge Bernard -A. Rosen- pound. blatt- well-known American by Marshall Klaper The passage of the radio- Zionist leader and president of of scott films the Foundation for the Jewish active elements through the UN 4-9190 I 0 National Fund. Dr. Levine at- body or their absorption by the I tended meetings of the Zionist vital organs may be traced with ! 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