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ART HISTORY AND APPRECIATION BOOKS
In each lesson there is a biography of the featured artist, a vocabulary list of words that may be unfamiliar, and a commentary on the artist's technique. This is followed by a suggestions for one or more projects, each with a list of materials needed and directions for completing the projects. Teachers are given guidelines for evaluating projects, a series of test questions, and answers. At the end of the book are some blank lesson forms to assist teachers in preparing lessons on artists not covered in this book. TCM-3081. $12.59-D
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters, by MaryAnn Kohl and Kim Solga. Bright Ring Publishing, paper. These 100 unique art activities for children ages 4-12 let them experience the styles and techniques of the great masters, from the Renaissance to the present. A brief biography of each artist is included, along with a fully illustrated, child-tested art activity, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more. Some of the artists included are Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali, Matisse, Pollock, Lichtenstein, and O'Keefe. Chapter 6 is a resource guide which contains a glossary of great art words, an index of great art materials -- great for finding projects that use materials you already have, an index to great art styles, an index to great art techniques, a list of artists' birthdays, and an index of great artists with corresponding activities. 141 pages. $13.45-D Frederic Remington by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. Library reinforced binding. Franklin Watts, 1994, first printing. Traces the life of this western artist and the development of his work. Middle elementary level. Illustrated with color photos and art reproductions. 64pages. List price, 22.00. Now only 9.93-BGetting to Know the World's Greatest Artists Series, Children's Press. Written and illustrated by Mike Venezia. The author of this series believes the best way to introduce children to art and artists is through fun. If children can enjoy art and think of artists as real people, they will be interested in art for the rest of their lives. These books present the highlights of each artist's life and the style that makes him/her unique. The print is large and dark with lots of white space, so that beginning readers will be comfortable. The books are illustrated with full color art reproductions, and also with cartoons that highlight episodes in the artist's life. Soft cover, 32 pages. The current discounted price is $6.26-D,
A History of the United States Through Art, by Eleanor Van Zandt, glossy hardcover, no jacket. In this book, fine art reproductions are used to illustrate the events and experiences that have shaped Americas history from the colonial period to the present day. Reading level is upper elementary. Interest level is wider at both ends. 48 pages with timeline, glossary and index. List price is 24.26. $8.93-B Supply at this price is limited.
Looking at Paintings Series, by Peggy Roalf, softcover. This series is designed to present many different painters' views of a single subject. The series is for children 9-12. Each book has 48 pages, a glossary, and an index. Titles we stock in this series are below: Looking at Paintings:
Horses is a personal gallery tour of nineteen favorite horse paintings.
Included are the works of an unknown prehistoric artist, Raphael, Frederick Remington,
Bill Traylor, and others. Opposite the full color reproduction of each painting is a page
with information about the artist and background information relevant to understanding the
painting. $6.29-D Monet And Impressionism. Trade paper. part of the Great Artists series published by Barron's. 32-pages with glossary, index, and lots of full-color art reproductions. Helps middle grade and junior high students discover the world of Monet and his paintings, the source of his inspiration, and what can be learned from his art today. Discusses his methods. Includes timeline. My discounted price is 5.36-D Places in Art, by Anthea Peppin. From the Millbrook Arts Library. Softcover, 48 pages, for ages 9-12. This book explores artists, their work, and their special way of seeing things. The readers then use the ideas of the masters -- their colors and shapes, styles and subject matter -- to create their own works of art. The subject of this book is places, and it discusses the artist's work place, individually special places, perspective, the vanishing point, color and distance, Roman trick paintings, painted gardens, light and mood, buildings, the sea, and much more. Illustrated in color with photos and art reproductions. The list price for this book is currently 8.95. I have a couple left for only $6.96-S. There may be signs of wear around corners from being on display.
Teaching Art with Books Kids Love: Art Elements, Appreciation, and Design with Award-winning Books, by Darcie Frodart. Fulcrum Resources, 1999, paper. This is a book to help teachers construct lesson plans integrating art techniques and how they are worked out in picture books such as Grandfather's Journey; Starry Messenger; St. George and the Dragon; Polar Express; The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses; Lon Po Po; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, and many more -- 20 Caldecott award books in all. Contains information on elements of art, principles of design, and artistic styles and a instructions for a variety of easy art projects. 166 pages. For grades K-5. BTH-1788. $17.96-D Usborne Story Of Painting From Cave Painting To Modern Art. Trade paper, 32 pages with index. A highly visual overview of the history of painting. Contains colorful picture reconstructions and photographs of paintings which combine to offer a vivid impression of how the world's famous artists lived and worked. Discounted price is 7.16-DWinslow Homer Paintings, 24 full-color postcards, with a sketch about the artist and his techniques on the inside front cover. Each card is labeled. These can be sent or used to study the art works. 4.45-D World of Art Series (also known as the Artists of the World Series) by Wendy and Jack Richardson, Children's Press, softcover. These are now out of print and hard to get. These books are thematic and are great for those doing unit studies. Each double-page spread has a full-page color reproduction of an art masterpiece on one side, and the story behind the picture, including a bit about the artist and the techniques he used to create the picture. The ones I have may show signs of wear on the corners and ends of spine just from being on display and being moved a lot. I could probably sell them for more on TomFolio.com, a cooperative of independent booksellers who sell used and out-of-print books), but I will sell them here for 6.96-S. Here are the available titles. Order with name of series, books title , and complete price, including letter at end. Artists of the World: Cities,
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