Description
Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think.
Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking.
By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.
Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.
Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.
Titles in this series:
Think Like An Astronaut
Think Like An Artist
Think Like a Coder
Think Like An Engineer
Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist
Table of Contents
- 1: What is art?
- 1: Use your eyes
- 1: Find the beauty
- 1: Rembrandt van Rijn: Dutch artist
- 1: Connect and combine
- 1: Reuse old materials
- 1: Learn from great artists
- 1: Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist
- 1: Plan carefully
- 1: Practise regularly
- 1: Experiment
- 1: Make mistakes
- 1: Review your work
- 1: Wu Guanzhong: Chinese artist
- 1: Ask for help
- 1: Work with others
- 1: Give and receive feedback
- 1: Georgia O'Keeffe: American artist
- 1: Set yourself goals
- 1: Challenge yourself
- 1: Don't expect perfection
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further information
- 1: Index
