Description
Book SynopsisCelebrate the lives and work of 25 amazing artists from around the world! Get to know their stories, and then make your own creations inspired by their art. Although you may not recognize all of their names, the artists featured in
Be a Creative Changemaker: A Kids' Art Activity Book transformed history and paved the way for others. Discover their unique stories through
colorful illustrations and
biographies before getting creative with
hands-on art activities based on their artwork. Each activity will guide you to explore different materials, techniques, styles, and more.
Geared for kids ages seven through twelve, though fun for all, here are just a few of the exciting projects you will find:
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Gu Kaizhi (b. 344, China): Tell a story through scroll painting.
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Luisa Ignacia Roldán (b. 1652, Spain): Construct a sculpture of a historical figure.
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"helps children form connections with ... diverse artists." * Booklist *
Table of Contents
Introduction
Artist 1: Thutmose (b. ~14th c. BCE) Bust Sculpture
Artist 2: Gu Kaizhi (b. 344) Scroll Painting
Artist 3: Artemisia Gentileschi (b. 1593) Chiaroscuro Drawing
Artist 4: Anna Maria van Schurman (b. 1607) Drypoint Self-Portrait
Artist 5: Luisa Roldán (b. 1652) Historical Figure Sculptures
Artist 6: Katsushika Hokusai (b. 1760) Changing Landscapes
Artist 7: Berthe Morisot (b. 1841) Impressionist Painting
Artist 8: Natalia Goncharova (b. 1881) Costume Design
Artist 9: Jamini Roy (b. 1887) Animal Motifs
Artist 10: Alma Thomas (b. 1891) Colors of the Cosmos
Artist 11: Barbara Hepworth (b. 1903) Subtractive Sculpture
Artist 12: Frida Kahlo (b. 1907) Symbolic Self-Portrait
Artist 13: Emily Kame Kngwarreye (b. 1910) Batik Painting
Artist 14: Arthur George Smith (b. 1917) Wearable Art
Artist 15: Jewad Selim (b. 1919) Capturing Community
Artist 16: Lygia Clark (b. 1920) Interactive Sculptures
Artist 17: Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian (b. 1922) Mirror Mosaic
Artist 18: Ladi Kwali (b. 1925) Sgraffito Pottery
Artist 19: Kenojuak Ashevak (b. 1927) Animal Prints
Artist 20: Rosemary Karuga (b. 1928) Community Collage
Artist 21: Marisol Escobar (b. 1930) Assemblage Portrait Sculptures
Artist 22: Margarita Azurdia (b. 1931) Geometric Culture Collage
Artist 23: John Muafangejo (b. 1943) Personal Narrative Prints
Artist 24: Pacita Abad (b. 1946) Trapunto Quilt Painting
Artist 25: Bodys Isek Kingelez (b. 1948) Utopian City
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Acknowledgments
References and Resources
Index
