Fine Art Adventures - by Maja Pitamic & Jill Laidlaw (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Fine Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to classic masterpieces and formal techniques, then lets them loose to create their own works of art. Each of the book's eight chapters covers a particular technique or subject of fine art: Color, Light & Shade, Shape, Black & White, Portraits, Landscapes, Animals, and Myths & Legends. Projects begin with a story of a famous work -- followed by a question-and-answer section. Then it's time to break out the brushes, scissors, and paint. Children create two artworks based on the techniques and visual effects of the piece. The projects cover a wide range of media, from tissue paper mosaics to stencils to mobile sculptures, with a variety of difficulty levels, always encouraging and expanding the child's natural creative abilities"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Classic masterpieces are bold, fascinating, and sometimes shocking--in other words, perfect for creative children who love to be inspired. <i>Fine Art Adventures</i> introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to key masterpieces and interesting techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: create a Pointillist artwork with paints and a toothbrush, work with plaster to recreate a cave painting, use cardboard and coat hangers to design a mobile sculpture, build a dramatic jungle scene inside an old shoebox, and many more engaging, hands-on projects. <p/>Authors and educators Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw also explore the stories and meanings behind 18 well-known classic masterpieces from art history as inspiration for these kid-tested, exciting, and creative projects. No prior knowledge of art is required--just enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to discover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"...the genius of this book is that each activity -- designed for the skills of children aged between six and eight -- extends logically from the original artwork, no matter what its medium, providing refreshing insights about painters and painting."--Staff Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art <br><br><br>"With <i>Fine Art Adventures</i>, families, educators, and caregivers can inject some fun into their educational or recreational time."--<i>Arts & Activities </i>magazine<br><br>"Attractively designed with nicely reproduced art. . ."--<i>Booklist</i><br><br>"Fine Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Classic Masterpieces is definitely a masterpiece of its own."--<i>The Old Schoolhouse Magazine</i><br><br>"The projects cover a wide range of media. . . with a variety of difficulty levels, always encouraging and expanding the child's natural creative abilities."--<i>Midwest Book Review</i><br><br>"These activities aim to bring adults and children together using art as a conversation starter, followed by encouraging quality time and skill building with a project."--<i>School Library Journal</i><br><br>"The projects are well-targeted to the target audience and their transformative nature...smartly emphasizes how inspiration can take an artist down surprising paths." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Maja Pitamic</b> is the coauthor of <i>Modern Art Adventures </i>and <i>Three-Dimensional Art Adventures</i>. She has over 20 years' experience teaching young children, and holds degrees in art history and Montessori teacher training. <b>Jill Laidlaw</b> has been writing and editing children's and adult nonfiction since 1990, including <i>Modern Art Adventures </i>and <i>Three-Dimensional Art Adventures</i>. She has a degree in art history from the University of St. Andrews.
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