Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists

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Book SynopsisCreative Block: Kids! is a fun and practical art book for children (and their parents!) to start experimenting with creative ideas, play with art and test out new materials and means of making art. It encourages children to play with their creativity, develop new skills and have fun with the results.They are the artist in charge and get to make all the decisions to create their own weird and wonderful work that they would not explore at school. Creative Block: Kids! wants children to have fun and explore their creative ideas. If you can imagine it, you can make it!

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Book SynopsisA special series for the beginner reader, introducing readers to the colourful, exciting and engaging spectacle of the Jamaican Independence Festival.

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Book SynopsisThrough Manny, an 11-year old in rural Jamaica, readers are exposed to several key issues distilled from the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan.

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Book SynopsisGoing back to the beginning, discover where we came from with this kids book on the origins of us, God's creationTrade Review"A witty and accessible treasure trove of scientific discoveries that goes to the heart of our human quest to understand who we are. This book doesn't dumb down or gloss over imponderables but will leave you marvelling at the science and asking for more." - Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of Medical Studies at Trinity College Cambridge"Has the bug bitten you? Are you curious? Curious to know how the Universe evolved from the Big Bang? How matter arranges itself into objects ranging from atomic nuclei to human beings, planets, and stars? Are you curious to know why all these things are the way they are? Science is good for the 'how' questions but does not necessarily have the answers on the 'why' questions. Can science and religion talk to each other? Enjoy this series and learn more about science and the enriching dialogue between science and faith." - Professor Rolf Heuer, Director General of CERN 2009-2015; President of the German Physical Society and SESAME Council"The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it." - Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society 2005-2010"Too often science and faith are pitted against each other. This book breaks down that split in a creative and engaging way. It shows the scope of science in our lives and how the study of science and the study of God feed and magnify each other. Human beings have always been hungry for understanding and meaning, and this book beautifully shows how this has worked out from the earliest time. It is a book that leaves me in awe at the 'art' of science: for the way it unveils the magnificence of God our Creator, who stretches out the canvas." - Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury"Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It's also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion." - Reverend Doctor Malcolm Guite, poet, singer-songwriter, priest, academic, and chaplain at Girton College CambridgeTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 71 The Quest Begins 112 Cave Painters 163 Curious Cultures 354 Extreme Time Travel! 525 Primate Parallels 836 Horizons of Curiosity 1067 How Do We Know Right From Wrong? 116

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Book SynopsisMany Native Americans photographed by Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) called him Shadow Catcher. Filled with Martin Curtis' breathtaking photographs, this book traces Curtis' life and work from his boyhood in Wisconsin, through his first photo expedition to Alaska in 1897 and the completion of The North American Indian collection in 1930.Trade Review"More than a reference and more than a biography of Curtis, this carefully researched, highly readable book emphasizes the photographer's perseverance and quest for quality and can serve as a model for young people."—School Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisExhibition is a vital component of art education, yet most teachers have no formal training or expertise in designing and producing art exhibits. This book offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach with an emphasis on engaging students to develop, implement, and evaluate their artwork.Trade ReviewExhibiting Student Art is an important contribution to practice that promotes active student learning in classroom communal activities. - From the Foreword by Terry Barrett, The Ohio State University ""This groundbreaking book is filled with wonderful case studies, practical wisdom, how-to tips, and illustrations every art teacher can - and should - use for educationally powerful exhibitions."" - Laura H. Chapman, Independent Consultant on Art Education ""This book has the potential to make a long-lasting impact on the direction of art education in the foreseeable future."" - Robert Sabol, Purdue University

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Book SynopsisPresents an array of the most adorable critters on earth - from a fluffy chick to sweet-faced kittens. This title shows you how to draw the cutest offspring in the animal kingdom with ease - from a fluffy chick and a shaky-legged fawn to playful puppies and sweet-faced kittens.

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Book SynopsisA new kid-friendly tour of art history from the NewboldsTrade Review"Nineteen reimagined images present slightly altered versions of iconic paintings by famous artists, substituting dinosaurs as subjects. Readers are treated to a microraptor standing in for the Mona Lisa, avelociraptor as Frida Kahlo, and a looming giganotosaurus prompting Edvard Munch's The Scream. The illustrations don't just merely replace original elements, such as offering gamboling triceratops and stegosauruses as paper cutouts by Henri Matisse. They also strive to capture the overall emotion of each original...this picture book will encourage creativity, prompt giggling,and hopefully spark gleeful recognition." -- Kathleen McBroom - Booklist"I adore this beautiful book that takes us through a tour of snowman art — more specifically, how 17 famous artists would paint a snowman — from Lichtenstein to Monet to van Gogh. All the snowman are painted in a different style and set in different settings. Use this book to inspire your own snowman painting AND become more familiar with these famous artists’ styles." -- Imagination Soup"Art history with a little smile." -- Kirkus Reviews"In the second of a playful, conceptual series (following If Picasso Painted a Snowman), the Newbolds, a married team, reimagine classic works of art with a prehistoric twist. A friendly hamster draws with a purple crayon: “If Leonardo Da Vinci drew a dinosaur, it might look like...” The result is a mash-up of da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man and a pterodactyl. Plesiosaurs surf Katsushika Hokusai’s wave, and in Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, the figure on the bridge has a real reason to scream. The image replications capture each artist’s styles and the works’ recognizable features. While the hamster, who offers casual commentary on the art, may distract with its incongruous art style, the creators deliver a memorable introduction to famed works of art. Ages 6–10. (Oct. 2018)" -- PW"PRES-GR 3—What would it be like for dinosaurs to show up in some of the world's most famous works of art? Readers will love naming their favorite dinosaurs and artists in this brightly illustrated, captivating follow-up to If Picasso Painted a Snowman by the same author/illustrator team. A stegosaurus and a triceratops munch on grass in Grandma Moses's garden, a pack of plesiosauri surf on Katsushika Hokusai's iconic wave, and bright dinosaur shapes are scattered among Henri Matisse's iconic colorful paper cutouts. The final masterpiece is the Dino Lisa: a maiasaura disguised as Leonardo da Vinci's most recognizable work. At the end of the story, readers are asked how they would draw a dinosaur, and are given a canvas to create their own work of art. Not only are the illustrations whimsical and attention-grabbing for younger readers, an array of artistic styles and media are represented, featuring artists from many different historical periods and cultures. Dinosaur types are not named in words until the end of the book, sparking a dialogue between children and adults about which dinosaurs they see. A list of artists and their short biographies are included in the back of the book, as well as some advice for readers who hope to be artists when they grow up. VERDICT: An obvious choice for young art enthusiasts, dinosaur lovers, and aspiring artists " -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA sequel to the tour de force children’s art-history picture book If Picasso Painted a Snowman.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Starred Review "An exceptional STEAM title."" -- Angela Leeper - Booklist"Read this as a picture book, to spark discussion, or use it to expand options for biography assignments in elementary schools. There’s great potential in this story. VERDICT Beautiful, informative, and fascinating, this is a great addition to school and public library biography collections. Recommended. " -- School Library Journal"If you build it, they will marvel... This charming homage is a resounding tribute to immigrants' contributions. The text is narrated by Rafael in a proud, awestruck voice that makes both characters and their work come alive. A pictorial guide to the important architectural terms readers will encounter prefaces the book. Many of the lively, colorful, appealing illustrations prominently display tiled arches... A firm foundation for building interest in architecture and a solid STEM resource." -- Kirkus Reviews"An esoteric architectural detail—the Guastavino vault—anchors this chatty, information-dense biography. In first-person narration, the authors share the story of Rafael Guastavino Moreno through his son, Rafael Guastavino Expósito. After the pair emigrated to the U.S. from Spain in 1881, the elder Guastavino “patented tiled vaults and domes as a fireproof construction system” (at the time, “fires were common in America’s growing cities”). Engaging the same concepts used in pizza and bread ovens, the Guastavino vault proved enormously successful, and “the Guastavino Fireproof Construction Company... built curved ceilings in more than one thousand buildings.” (Though many were demolished, vaults survive in Grand Central Terminal and the main hall at Ellis Island, among other locations.) Through a fluke of fate, an architecture professor rescued the company’s drawings from a dumpster, thereby ensuring the Guastavino legacy. Lorente’s retro-mod illustrations, washed in teal, yellow, and rust, portray undulating tiled vaults, grand spaces, and dapper architects at work. Ages 8–up." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe letters of the alphabet are illustrated for children in details from 26 paintings in the collection of the John Paul Getty Museum. The book also contains reproductions of the 26 paintings.

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Book SynopsisA book of opposites for young readers, based on the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collectionsTrade Review"The thoughtfully written text adds interest to the illustrations. The book ends with a note suggesting other activities that parents and children can do with the book. This is a great way to introduce young children to fine art, and a good book to review before a family or school trip to a museum."—School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTweens and teens will love drawing the outrageous monsters lurking in Manga Monster Madness.

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Book SynopsisAn art museum is a magical place. What will you find inside? This playful primer features 37 full-color illustrations of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, prints, photographs, and installations from the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Children can learn their ABCs while discovering the beauty of a bridge by Monet, a dancer by Degas, a medieval knight’s helmet, a Japanese teahouse, and other wonders from around the world.Trade Review"A highly engaging introduction to art, this thoughtfully designed volume will inspire young children to see not only the alphabet in an entirely new way but also the world around them as they discover and learn to view paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other works and installations housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.... This would be a wonderful gift for any young child." —The Bloomsbury Review

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Book SynopsisTen transformative local arts projects come alive in this illustrated training manual for youth leaders and teachers. This energetic guidebook demonstrates the enormous power of art in grass-roots social change. Ten transformative local arts projects come alive in the revised second edition of this comics-illustrated training manual for teens, youth leaders, and young activists. This energetic guidebook demonstrates the enormous power of art in grassroots social change. It presents proven models of community-based arts programs, plus techniques, discussion questions, and plentiful resources.This improved second edition includes updated resources and guidelines, along with a new comic art introduction by illustrator Keith Knight.Trade Review"“With its hip and inviting writing and graphics, this manual is a vital tool for youth (and those interested in working with youth) to learn effective ways art can animate transformational social and political change.”" -- John R. Killacky * Grantmakers in the Arts Reader *"“When I was starting out as a community-based arts educator in Chicago, the Beginners Guide to Community-Based Arts was one of the most thumbed-through books on my shelf.”" -- Paul Kuttner * Cultural Organizing *""Beginner's Guide to Community-Based Arts is a rich combination of life stories, curriculum ideas and insights about the importance of nurturing creativity to confront the difficult circumstances many people find themselves living in these days"" -- Erica Kohl-Arenas * Community Arts Network *"“An amazing educational collection of thousands of social change artists of varied, diverse backgrounds and locations.”" -- Nancy Lorraine * Midwest Book Review *"“Cartoons as an educational tool at last! Here’s an inspired book of true stories, written in the language of comics, which graphically conveys the struggles and artistic triumphs of community activism.”" -- Eric Drooker * Illustrator/activist and author of graphic novels Flood! and Bloodsong *"“This books gets it. The Beginner’s Guide to Community-Based Arts conveys a holistic understanding of social change in the natural form of edutainment. A must-have for young artists.”" -- Carlton Turner * Regional Development Director, Alternate ROOTS *"“By the time they finish this entertaining and inventive book, beginners will become pros. And a whole new wave of community-based artists should be revving up and getting down to work."" -- Lucy R. Lippard * Author of Get the Message? A Decade of Art for Social Change *"“High school principals take note: this is an ideal manual for promoting high-level learning – how to use what you have learned to make a difference. It offers a process for activating young people by tapping into the creativity that resides within us all.”" -- Tom Tew * Founding Principal, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts *

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Book SynopsisJust in time for the fountain pen craze - a quick-start guide to drawing objects, letters, decorations, and more. For pro illustrator Ayano Usamura, nothing beats a fountain pen. The easy flow of the ink spurs creativity and adds character to every line - bringing even the simplest doodles to life. In this modern guide to all things pen-and-ink, aficionados and first-timers alike will find: A dive-right-in introduction to choosing, filling, and cleaning your fountain pen. Adorable step-by-step drawing instructions for everything from fried eggs to fedoras. Eight modern, handwritten fonts to copy and customise. Decorative borders and frames (perfect for scrapbooks and bullet journals). And seven fun project ideas: wedding place cards, labels, birthday cards, and more!

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Book SynopsisFun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids--great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw pretty flowers in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 8-12, but kids 5-7 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. From sunflowers and daffodils, to leaves, and succulents, your kid will be drawing all sorts of things that they'll want to show off to their friends, or color afterward and hang on their room! No experience required! * * Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish * 42 Cool Projects: Learn how to draw daisies, tulips, daffodils, magnolias, roses, succulents, cacti, and so much more! * Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along * Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy * 9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each stepTrade ReviewEvery kid knows that they can be an artist when they grow up, and what better way to encourage them on their journey? Alli's book Modern Flowers will not only delight your young artist with the amazing selection of botanicals to learn, but also teach them to actually see how to take a real life flower from the garden and make it into a beautiful drawing. Alli's easy to follow step-by-step instructions are approachable and playful - making the entire process a joy! -- Sarah Simon (of @themintgardener), author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady

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Book SynopsisIt's never too early to introduce children to art. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. From the fantastic images of Hieronymus Bosch to the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colours of Cezanne to Jean-Michel Basquiat's African- and street art-inspired figures - each painter is presented in chronologically arranged double-page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions, interesting facts, biographical information, and comparisons to other painters. Fun to read and informative, this latest addition to the "Children Should Know" series offers young readers inspiration and encouragement to develop a further interest in all kinds of art.Trade Review-This informative book has a place in school and public libraries, in the art instructor's collection, and at home. It will surely foster an interest in painting in many young readers.- -- Arts & Activities

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Book SynopsisThis delightful colouring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated artists, Sandro Botticelli. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli is one of the most admired artists of the Renaissance period. He used line and colour to gorgeous effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time. Brimming with beautiful illustrations of Botticelli's masterpieces, this engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Botticelli-like creations.

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Book SynopsisGeorgia O'Keeffe's bold and colorful depictions of flowers, New York skylines, and desert landscapes are easily recognizable to most adults and endlessly intriguing to young readers. This introduction to the life and work of the world renowned painter is filled with details of her unique life: her choice to live alone in the desert, her fascination with the treasures she found there, and her dedication to her work. O'Keeffe's signature paintings are intertwined with photographs of the artist at work creating a seamless narrative that links the painter's captivating personal history to her iconic art.

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Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful coloring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The French artist was a leading figure in the development of the Impressionist style. Most often focusing on people, his paintings are notable for their vibrant light and saturated color. In characteristic Impressionist style, Renoir created the details of a scene through light touches of color. The warm colors of Renoir's style made his paintings some of the most wellknown and frequently reproduced works in the history of art. Brimming with beautiful illustrations of Renoir's masterpieces, this engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Renoir-like creations.

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, this exploration of Degas' ballet paintings shows young readers how the Impressionist master used light and color to capture dancers in motion. Degas spent years studying the delicate movements and crystalline precision of ballerinas. His paintings were praised not only for their astonishing detail and emotion, but also for their meticulous depictions of ballet poses and dance steps. Featuring gorgeous reproductions of some of the artist's most famous paintings and sketches, this accessible and lively introduction to Degas' ballet paintings examines the Impressionist techniques that bring his dancers to life.

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Book SynopsisDive into the wonderful world of Malaysian art! Get to know 10 of Malaysia’s most awesome artists through fascinating facts about their lives and beautiful full-colour reproductions of their works. With bold, playful illustrations, Awesome Art Malaysia provides readers with an understanding not just of art and how it is created, but what influences it, from nature to culture. This book teems with fun and engaging activities that inspire hours of creativity at home or in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisJourney into the awesome world of art with Cardo the carabao! Experience the Philippines’ heady history and vivid visual culture through phenomenal portraiture, striking sculptures and the coolest “clouds”! Explore the depths of your imagination as you create along the way.

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Book SynopsisRock painting is the ultimate screen-free activity to do solo or with a group of friends

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