Ariston Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 My son came across this essay yesterday (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/arts-entertainment/pallas-and-the-centaur-a-painting-of-strength-and-beauty-46964.html) and really enjoyed having me read it to him and talking about it. I am wondering if there is a resource out there with prints of paintings and good essays about them, possibly contrasting essays about each painting? It could be geared toward children, but doesn't have to be as long as it isn't too dry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppieJ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I don't know if it's exactly what you're looking for, but have you looked at the "Come Look with Me" series? If memory serves, this series shows paintings from various artists and offers information and discussion questions. Here's a link to one on Amazon that you can see inside of: http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/0934738955 Rainbow Resource has a whole bunch of the books on their site: http://www.rainbowre...6&category=5140 Another couple of series you may be interested in is "How Artists See" and "Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists". You can also find these on Rainbow Resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 We are currently using Smart Art: Learning to Classify and Critique Art as our spine for art. Prufrock lists it for grades 2 through 10 - you can easily adapt it up or down. My only complaint is that the art is in black and white, but I have so far been able to find full-color versions of all of the paintings online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you...checking these out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We always enjoyed the Sister Wendy dvds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 There's How to Look At and Understand Great Art by The Great Courses . . . isn't geared specifically to children though. Love these videos, all done from an expert's POV. Wait until it goes on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We started with Meet the Masters, which does a great job of presenting art history and analysis for younger children. The kids loved the projects. http://www.meetthemasters.com/ I haven't used them since the switch a couple of years ago, but they gave us enough of a base that I am now confident teaching without any special resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 We are currently using Smart Art: Learning to Classify and Critique Art as our spine for art. Prufrock lists it for grades 2 through 10 - you can easily adapt it up or down. My only complaint is that the art is in black and white, but I have so far been able to find full-color versions of all of the paintings online. This looks perfect and I almost didn't believe my eyes, but appears to be on clearance now for 99 cents !! I just ordered it plus a bunch of other math and logic books for $10, including shipping!! And I had forgotten about Sister Wendy. I think I actually have one of her books somewhere around here...I'll try to dig it out. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 99 cents?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 99 cents?! I hope that doesn't make you feel bad, because i'm assuming you paid more!! ;) I was on the verge of buying it for $25 and then all of the sudden it was 99 cents...I keep expecting to get an email saying 'sorry, that was a mistake!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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