Subject Areas: Art. Ages: 9 10 11 12 13 14.
Type: Internet-Linked

I've always wanted my children to love and appreciate art. Like books, art adds enjoyment to every area of life. This book highlights various media, artists, styles, and periods in art history. You'll find both familiar and unusual works of art. This particular book was written by Rosie Dickens, who studied art in Paris and has authored several children's art books, including Usborne's Introduction to Art.

Some of the artists highlighted include Michelangelo, da Vinci, Monet, van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Warhol, Picasso and others. Biographical details are provided as well as information about how the artist created his particular style. Landscapes, portraits, still-lifes and more fill the pages with lovely large illustrations. The book concludes with a glossary and page on using the Internet safely.

I checked out some of the suggested Internet Links -- they were great! I loved this one: "artists can make us believe that stone sculptures feel as soft as flesh and that painted canvases are as cool as water. How do they do this?" and "portrait detectives", as well as a site where you could choose a painting, add sound, and send it as an e-card! These links get kids looking at loads of art examples. There is some nudity in paintings by Michelangelo and Botticelli.

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Of Interest To: Librarians and Media Specialists, Parents, Teachers