home4school Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I am trying to pick something for art/art history. I want to pick one artist, study him and his works, then let them do a project in that style. I've looked at samples online, then at the expo last week and made what I thought were very good, clear notes to myself about each book. Now I have sat down to decide and I have all the books jumbled up in my head and in my notes!:banghead: I don't know which ones to order now!!!!! I thought for sure I wanted "Discovering the Great Artists", sounded like it fit the bill. But when I looked at it in person, it wasn't so visually appealling! Also thinking of Usborne's Art Treasury, Usborne's Children's Book of Art, or Usborne's Complete Book of Art Ideas. Do one of these books do what I want? Are there two I could combine for the history and the projects? Thanks so much! I am just so ready to hit order on that Amazon cart! Blessings, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think you want Discovering Great Artists combined with a more colorful book that shows examples of the artists' work (I don't know what that would be, we just check out books on each artist we study.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Have you looked at Artistic Pursuits? It would fit the bill and provide the art prints as well as art projects. We love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh, I was also looking at Evan Moor How to Teach Art to Children. Anyone use that one? I haven't seen the one you suggested, Jessica. I will take a look at it. I didn't even think of just using the library, Angela! That should have been pretty obvious, huh? Thanks for the suggestions! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have twice done our year of art curriculum using the Evan-Moor book paired with Discovering Great Artists, topped off with library books and looking at pictures on the internet. The Evan-Moor book covers elements of art in the front and then applies them to doing art in the stye of several artists in the back. I mixed up the elements lessons with the artists projects and the projects from Discovering. It worked really well. I did this for a co-op class, too. I would cover an element, choosing a few of the lessons from the Even-Moor book and then talk about artists that well illustrated that element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Sounds like you are describing Usborne's Art Treasury! We love that book and have done several of the projects. You could use that and then check out more library books if you want more in-depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh, I was also looking at Evan Moor How to Teach Art to Children. Anyone use that one? the good news is you can literally flip thru THIS book online ;) http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=1&P=2&SeriesID=75&TitleID=288&EmcID=298 click on the image of the book and start clicking! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becki in IN Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have twice done our year of art curriculum using the Evan-Moor book paired with Discovering Great Artists, topped off with library books and looking at pictures on the internet. Yes, we did this for two years. I love the Evan-Moor book. It's still on my shelf even though we are done with it. We also have a copy of Sister Wendy's Story of Painting that we used for samples. This year, we're using Artistic Pursuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I concur on the Art Treasury. The book has a two-page spread for each painting discussed, which includes a description of the painting and techniques used as well as a short biographical sketch of the artist. I sell this book to Art Appreciation ladies at schools all the time for this very purpose. Here is a list of the paintings/artists covered: The Starry Night by van Gogh The Great Wave by Hokusai A Winter Scene by Avercamp Punchinello by Picasso African masks by unknown artists The Golden Fish by Klee Monkeiys in an orange Grove by Rousseau Eleven Polychrome by Calder The Sorrows of the King by Matisse Nocturne in Black and Gold by Whistler Water Lilies by Monet Squares with Circles by Kandinsky Cat by Shen Quan Dancers in Blue by Degas The Square by Giacometti Spin painting by Hirst Bark painting by Bulunbulun Jimson Weed by O'Keeffe Lavender Mist by Pollock Glittering tiles by unknown artists The "Fighting Temeraire" by Turner Mud Hand Circles by Long The Childrens' Book of Art goes into a little more depth on art. This book is Internet-Linked, which means that it directs you to websites where you can get more information on the topic. There is a small amount of nudity in this book (they are published by a British company where the social norms regarding art may be different.) There is an image of God bringing Adam to life from the Sistine Chapel. Also, Boticelli's The Birth of Venus is also has nudity. Here is a list of the table of contents (with my commentary): About Art (why make art, what is art) Making Pictures (Overview of techniques, the oil revolution, mixing oils) Renaissance starts (Leonardo, Michelangelo)\ The Birth of Venus (about the painting, body distortion, about Botticelli) Hunters in the Snow(Bruegel, use of warm and cool) Everyday scenes (Rembrandt, Vermeer) Fruit and Flowers (van Os, painting luxury items) Perfect Portraits (Goya, flattery, sarcasm) Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (Friedrich - scenery) Ophelia (John Millais - true to life) Moody landscapes (Whistler, Turner) Ballet dancers (various by Degas) The Water Lily Pond (Monet, impressionism) Sunflowers (van Gogh, Gaugin) The Circus (Seurat, Pointillism, color wheel) Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Roussea, imaginary travels) The Scream (Munch) The Kiss (Klimt, Art Nouveau) The Large Blue Horses (Marc, color) Improvisation No. 26 (Rowing) - Klandinsky, abstract, Improvisation) Three Musicians (Picasso - cubism) The House by the Railroad (Hopper, inspiring Psycho) Abstraction White Rose (O'Keeffe, almost abstract) Splatter paintings (Pollock - action painting) The Snail (Matisse - collage) Surreal Scenes (Magritte) Campbell's Soup Can (Tomato) (Pop art) Pearblossom Highway (Hockney - multiple views photography) Glossary Using the Internet Index I have to run, but here is a brief synopsis of the Introduction to Art - This is a much more detailed look at art (144 pages.) It is also internet-linked. It is broken up into several sections: Introduction Ancient and Medieval art The Renaissance Barorque and Rococo Revolution the modern world Behind the scenes I have included links to my website if you want to see the books. The only book that is shown with the "peek inside" feature is the Introduction to Art. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions. Off to my shower and to physical therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks, everyone, for your great responses! And, WOW!!, Miss Ethel, that was a huge help! Does the Childrens Book of Art give project ideas to go with the artwork? Its so hard...there are just so many choices! Blessings, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks, everyone, for your great responses! And, WOW!!, Miss Ethel, that was a huge help! Does the Childrens Book of Art give project ideas to go with the artwork? Its so hard...there are just so many choices! Blessings, Kim The Children's Book of Art does not have projects in the book, nor does the Introduction to Art. However, the internet-links have some fun and interesting activities related to what has been presented in the book. They are not "creating art" type of activities, but some give more information, others play games with the paintings. There is a newer book that came out last spring called the First Book of Art. It has project ideas as well. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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