justme824 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I am looking to make a list of picture books about artists / composers to work through as we head to the library. Or even books on music/art in genera. I've no idea where to start since this is a relatively new topic for us to explore. A variety of elementary ages is what I am looking for. Any ideas are greatly appreciated :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Authors to look for: Diane Stanley Mike Venezia Lucy Micklethwait James Mayhew Laurence Anholt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityMom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We've enjoyed the work of the authors the pp listed. In particular, we've enjoyed: Cezanne and the Apple Boy by Laurence Anholt Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra by Stephen Costanza Vincent's Colors by Vincent van Gogh Michael the Angel by Laura Fischetto The Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober board books (In the Garden with van Gogh, Painting with Picasso, Sharing with Renoir, etc.) Linnea in Monet's Garden by Christina Bjork Degas and the Little Dancer by Laurence Anholt Chasing Degas by Eva Montanari Marie in Fourth Position by Amy Littlesugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 There is a list of picture books of artists in the VP catalogue. I don't have my copy with me, but you could look it up on their website. http://www.veritaspress.com/prodinfo.asp?number=070295 Hmm. They've had others over the years: Hannah in the Time of the Tulips. Something Starry Night? I'll try to think of more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 There's an Aliki book called, "Ah, Music." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Here's a free 3 month trial of art images for educators https://www.davisart...DAIDefault.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifra Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ann Rachlin wrote a series called Famous Children about the following composers: Mozart Tchaikovsky Bach Beethoven Brahms Chopin Schubert Handel Schumann Hayden These may be out of print, but your library may have copies of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Come Look with Me books are wonderful for art/artist study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Come Look with Me books are wonderful for art/artist study. My kids love the Come Look With Me books! My children are 7 and 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I have a list on my blog... Music and Art Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme824 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Awesome! Thank everyone :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 There is also Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists/composers. I also really like the Opal Wheeler composer bios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We have been enjoying the picture study portfolios from Simply Charlotte Mason this year. My kids' favorite picture book so far has been A Boy Named Giotto by Paolo Guarnieri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artist's Series: Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Jason Pollock, Andy Warhol, Mary Cassatt, Rembrandt and many others. Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers: J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, Gershwin and many others. A Child's Book of Art by Lucy Micklethwait Discovering Great Artists by Mary Ann Kohl - hands on Smart About Art books: Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Degas, Renoir, many others Vincent's Colors Art Detective Child Size Masterpieces Museum ABC Come Look with Me Series The Story of the Orchestra: Listen While You Learn... (book and CD come together) Can You Hear It? The Usborne Story of Music Miss Violet's Shining Day - fiction, but lovely The Beatles: Did You Know? The Library of Congress has a music collection you can listen to online Take them to a performance of Peter and the Wolf - most orchestras do this once a year. It's usually either part of a children's orchestra series or their education series, so doesn't usually show up on the regular schedule. Check with the symphony orchestra's office. This is a great selection for them to learn about the instruments in the orchestra and what they sound like. The conductor usually does a lot of teaching with this performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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