This book is sure to delight young children with over 185
colorful illustrations and great Master paintings. Lessons capture
each child's interests and imagination while introducing the
fundamental principles of the visual arts. Parents read a simple
ten-minute lesson with their child that includes art appreciation.
The topic is pointed out in a full – color work of art by
well-known Masters like Rivera, Chagall, De Hooch, Van Gogh and
more. This time is followed with a project that allows children to
immediately apply their new knowledge of the subject, while
creating works of art from their own experiences and observations,
making each piece produced personal and unique.
The first section covers the activities artists engage in when
making art (composing, imagining, looking, etc.,) how to use the
materials of an artist (watercolor crayons, pastels, pencil), and
the various types of subjects artists work from (landscapes,
people, still-life, etc.) Activities broaden children’s awareness
of the world they live in.
The second section of the book covers the elements that artists use
in two-dimensional and three-dimensional work such as shape, form,
line, and color.
The third section is a comprehensive study of ancient art as
children are introduced to different kinds of art that we see such
as art in caves, pyramids, cathedrals, and more. This section
covers early cave paintings and figurines from Jordon to tapestries
and book illumination of the Middle Ages. Children's ideas about
art are greatly expanded as they learn how ancient cultures used
art. The hands-on projects help them remember what materials the
culture used or the major ideas of the culture.
Recommended for ages 5 & up
Format - Comb-binding
95 pages, 36 lessons, 185 illustrations
ISBN 978-1-939394-01-9
Copyright - January 1, 2013 3rd Edition
