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R**Y
Educational, not too overwhelming for young kids
Good general art knowledge for kids, just right in the amount, we still go back to it sometimes.
V**E
Great Series
I like this series, they're interesting to read and very colorful. My only complaint is that occasionally they will headline an artist on the right side of the page but meanwhile the artist and their work starts on the left side of the page. It's a bit confusing when you turn a page and think that you're continuing to read about the previous artist. One other issue with this particular book in the series is under Frida Kahlo, it reads, "Children: Frida Kahlo would have loved to have had children, but she was unable to have any". Wikipedia indicates otherwise - that she had at least two abortions.
R**R
Great Book for Young Learners
My third graders have enjoyed learning from this book as have I. I use it to supplement their public school education and it has stimulated their interests in the arts.I recommend adding master piece coloring pages as well. Great book design as well. Pages are colorful, yet not too cluttered.
A**Y
Things you should know about this book...
First off, I bought this for art lessons for my homeschooled son. I feel it's important for kids to have a background in very basic art. We watch a lot of Little Einsteins and that has helped get him interested in major artists. This book has several familiar paintings from the show and that will be neat for him to see.However...for those of you who don't want your children seeing nudity, beware. There are a few paintings with "exposed parts". I'm not a prude, but my 5 year old doesn't need to see these. Luckily, there are enough other paintings that I can skip these pages and he shouldn't notice.The actual book is well made and arranged. Each artist has a time line of things that happened during their life and lots of personal information about the artist. There are several examples of each artists most famous works. There are suggestions for further research and a glossary with important words.Here's who's covered in the book: da Vinci, Vermeer, Monet, Rousseau, Cassatt, van Gogh, Matisse, Paul Klee, Franz Marc, Picasso, Chagall, Kahlo and Warhol.I'm kinda thinking about taking it when we're done and making a mosaic out of the paintings in the book for his room.
L**S
Ages 12, 8 & 5 all Loved it & Read It! Wow!
Art is in our DNA & we’ve encouraged our kids & grandkids to paint and Learn about significant artists. Their favorites are covered here & they all ate it up & then painted for days. Shelby, 8, had a class on Georgia O’Keefe - this gave her paintings to copy. My 12 yo grandson saw the contemporary paintings w bold colors & lines & that has got him stepping out some from his animation work. My 5 go’s eyes light up & even he was able to copy the pictures he liked. It’s hard to find books to stimulate trying new looks but this did. We read it to William (5) & he asked lots of good questions. We had some great conversations. This helps develop a love for Art Appreciation that will be lifelong. Encourage them to play! It is a great outlet - you can paint your feelings at any age.We do this as children happily — we should Never stop doing it!
J**R
And Every Child Should Have This Book
This book is so wonderful, I went back and bought another copy to add to our local elementary school library. This book introduces famous artists in an easy-to-understand way for elementary-age children. Artists included in this book: Leonardo da Vinci, Jan Vermeer, Claude Monet, Henri Rousseau, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Paul Klee, Franz Marc, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Frida Kahlo, and Andy Warhol.
M**.
Not boring at all
Very easy to read, no boring at all, the fun facts keep my kid interested in learning more and searching further on the artists. Good for beginners to love art even if they do not have any related talents.
B**0
Captivates my 9-year-old
My daughter takes an art class and loves to draw. I bought this book for Christmas and she just rolled her eyes. But we read about one artist an evening. The information tidbits about the artist are very interesting and one of their major works described. Each artist gets about 2-3 pages, just enough to interest my daughter but not overwhelm her. And I have learned as well! I recommend this book for budding artist who should know about the major artist and their contributions to the history of art. Excellent book.
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