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64) Why Make Art?
Author
Series
Publisher
Thameside Press
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at some of the many different reasons why people make art, and features examples of visual images created in response to various inspirations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While visiting the art museum, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of five paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about Post-impressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.
68) Animals in art
Author
Publisher
Thomasson-Grant
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings of animals by such artists as Albrecht D
Author
Series
Publisher
Lickle Pub
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Come Look with Me: Discovering African American Art for Children introduces children to twelve important works of art. The Come Look with Me series of interactive art books from Lickle Publishing offers both children and adults a whole new way of encountering works of art, one which engages the imagination as much as the eye. Well suited for both individual and classroom use, Discovering African American Art for Children pairs great works of art with...
Author
Publisher
Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Dan, who wants to be a detective someday, enters into a museum for a clue, an angel steps out of a painting and takes him on an exploratory tour of the great masterpieces, explaining the symbolism of each painting.
73) Space
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and "Loopi the Fantastic Line" describe the concept of space in art and architecture.
Author
Publisher
H.N. Abrams
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
A guide to decoding the vocabularies of 20th century art. The author guides readers step by step through the process of defining the physical properties of a work of art as well as its subject matter and its illusionary and formal properties, never losing sight of the point of view from which the work was created. The author examines works by Cezanne, Picasso, Pollock and Johns, as well as many post-modern artists.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Over 30 of the world's best known pictures have been chosen for this introduction to art for children. Includes facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work. There are also Internet links to recommended websites where you can view lots more pictures, play art games and create your own art online.
76) People
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Examines different techniques and styles that can be used when drawing people, including portraits, caricature, collage, and 3-D modeling, using examples from great artists and suggestions for creating your own works.
77) Still life
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Examines different techniques and styles that can be used when drawing objects, including painting, sculpting, photomontage, printing, mosaic, and sculpture, showing examples from great artists and giving suggestions for creating your own works.
79) Big Eyes
Publisher
The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2015
Language
English
Description
Walter Keane became a worldwide celebrity and talk show fixture in the 1950s after he pioneered the mass production of prints of big-eyed kids, and used his marketing savvy to sell them cheaply. Unfortunately, he claimed to be the artist. That role was played by Margaret, his shy wife. The ruse broke up their marriage and led to a divorce and a dramatic courtroom battle to prove authorship of the paintings.