Usborne The Children's Book Of Art: Internet Linked Read Free Books and Download eBooks

                
              
Usborne The Children's Book Of Art: Internet Linked Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Over thirty of the world's best-known, best-loved pictures have been chosen for this fascinating introduction to art for children. There are lots of facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work, to help beginners understand what art is and why people think it is important. There are also Internet links to recommended websites where you can view lots more pictures, play art games and create your own art online.
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd; First U.S. Edition edition (January 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0794512232
ISBN-13: 978-0794512231
Product Dimensions:  0.8 x 9 x 10.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review:  4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #447,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #134 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art > History
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Level: 5 and up
I bought this book, hoping to use it as a reference in my art classroom. The examples of art and the information provided is WONDERFUL! There are lots of little tidbits of information that even I, an art major, did not know...cool little facts. The text is written in a very easy to understand way. However, there are several nudes in the book and also language which I feel is inappropriate for young children (elementary age), such as talking of suicide. I'm hoping to find a way to hide these things so I can use it in my classroom.
The book has beautiful paintings by more than 13 of the more well-known artists. Thoughout the book the reader is introduced to the artist, the time period the artist lived in, his or her specific method used to create the picture, and many other useful facts related to art. The book is internet linked. Please be aware that this book does display art in it's true form. (My younger children were a little surprised to see the nudes from Michelangelo and Botticelli.) The book makes an excellent starting point and reference for exposing your child to art and to help them to build an appreciation for it.
This book covers thirty-two of the world's best-known artists pictures for children to learn the basics about art. The artists lives are explained which helps youngsters understand the artists works. The information is presented so as to stimulate young artists to explore their own artistic abilities. Many different styles are represented with brief explanations of what a particular style was like, however the adult, teacher or parent might have to further explain certain concepts with more clarity by using other visual examples. There is, however, a helpful glossary. The accompanying biographies for each artist is very brief with even more selective facts regarding their lives. Artists include Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Monet, Degas, Turner, Friedrich, Goya, Botticelli, Vermeer, Michaelangelo, Van Eyck, Magritte, Warhol, Matisse and O'Keefe amongst others. Curiously enough not one of the great artists Mexico has produced is mentioned or profiled. The book also covers basic information about the actual process and the materials used. This is a good book for the elementary school student or for parents to buy to share the reading experience with prior to them attending school. The paintings are well displayed and the internet links are helpful for the curious student. A good book for all young readers.
We are going to center our art curriculum around this book. My first grader LOVES art, but she is getting bored with coloring books and crayons. We're going to study an artist per month and attempt to replicate some of their arts using similar mediums. (For Michelangelo, I'm going to tape a piece of paper to the bottom of the coffee table and let her practice painting the Sistine Chapel.)The book has good information for her age level - just enough to introduce her and give her some basics. I also love that it's internet linked so we can go online and explore more as her interests guide us. The print quality is also excellent, which makes for beautiful reproductions of the pieces that are featured.
I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas. She loves it. It is simply written and explains why various artists and their works are considered masters. I even enjoyed the simple and straightforward explanations as to what differentiates one artist's work from another. This book can be read a page or two at a time - about the amount of space offered to each artist/work.
Didn't care for the unmentioned nudity in here for this age group. I get it, but I think the nudity really should be introduced later with discretion. Probably not the most objective review, but I notice a trend in homeschool book suppliers to not mention these things, and to endorse the book as if there wouldn't be any problem for anyone.
I got this book for my 9 year old niece, and I spent days looking at it before I gave it to her for Christmas. This book is so fantastic. The pages are filled with famous art, ranging from Renoir to Andy Warhol. It also has "side notes" about the background of the artist(s), how or why the piece came to be, and other interesting facts and tidbits. It's colorful and it's printed on quality paper. It's definitely one of the best art books for kids I've ever seen. Highly reccomend this one!
This is a great art book for any one who wants to learn more about art. It is full of pictures and facts about artists. The great thing is that it gives trusted sites for finding more pictures and facts of arts and artists and ideas to create your own art. Wonderful book.
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