Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features 75 American artists from colonial times to the present. A brief biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. For Georgia O'Keeffe, the activity is a desert painting; for Frederic Remington, a face cast; for Leroy Nieman, a sketch of athletes; and for James Whistler, a clay engraving. Projects stress the creative process and encourage kids to try unusual techniques such as block printing, soak-stain, and stone carving as they learn about architecture, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture. A resource guide provides a glossary of art terms, a list that groups the artists by style, a list of the artists' birthdays, an index of art supplies, and websites for viewing art online.
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Author: Kohl, MaryAnn F.
Author: Solga, Kim
Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art For Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2009-11-11
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780935607000
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction : Games & Activities - General
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction : Art - General