Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters

by Kim Solga and MaryAnn F. Kohl

Book Overview

Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features 75 American artists from colonial times to the present. A brief biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. For Georgia O'Keeffe, the activity is a desert painting; for Frederic Remington, a face cast; for Leroy Nieman, a sketch of athletes; and for James Whistler, a clay engraving. Projects...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935607005
• ISBN13: 9780935607000
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 2 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7