Fine Art Adventures 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Classic Masterpieces |
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| Author:
| Pitamic, Maja
Laidlaw, Jill |
| Series title: | Art Adventures Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-912777-04-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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Classic masterpieces are bold, fascinating, and sometimes shocking--in other words, perfect for creative children who love to be inspired.
Fine Art Adventures 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...
More DescriptionClassic masterpieces are bold, fascinating, and sometimes shocking--in other words, perfect for creative children who love to be inspired. Fine Art Adventures 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.
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.