How Artists See the Elements: Earth Air Fire and Water

Each lavishly illustrated volume in this innovative series is devoted to a subject that every child already knows from personal experience. The works of art chosen for each book show the many different ways great artists have perceived and expressed that very subject throughout the ages. Author Colleen Carrolls engaging, conversational text is filled with thought-provoking questions and imaginative activities that spark childrens natural curiosity both about the subject of the artwork they are looking at and about the way it was created.This direct, interactive approach to art -- and to the world -- promotes self-exploration, self-discovery, and self-expression. As it introduces basic artistic concepts, styles, and techniques, it also provides loads of fun. For children who want to know more about the artists whose works appear in the book, biographies are provided at the end, along with suggestions for further reading and an international list of museums where each artists works can be seen. As children begin to understand the multitude of ways that artists see, they will deepen their appreciation of art, the world around them, and, most importantly, their own unique vision.

About the author

Colleen Carroll has been involved in education for nearly three decades as a classroom teacher, curriculum writer, and literacy specialist. She lives in the New York City area, where she writes and teaches reading.

Summary

Abbeville Kids expands its award-winning series of interactive, inquiry-based books designed to teach children about the world by looking at art, and about art by looking at the world.

Product details

• Authors: C. Carroll, Colleen Carroll, Carroll Colleen
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.03.1999
• EAN: 9780789204769
• ISBN: 978-0-7892-0476-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 179 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: How Artists See; How artists see; How Artist See
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Theory of art, ART / Techniques / General, ART / Criticism & Theory, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Painting, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & Art Manuals