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36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Classic Masterpieces
By Maja Pitamic, By Jill Laidlaw
Art Adventures
JUVENILE NONFICTION
144 Pages, 8.75 x 7.75
Formats: Trade Paper
Trade Paper, $19.99 (US $19.99)
ISBN 9780912777047
Rights: US
Chicago Review Press (Sep 2017)
Overview
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 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.Reviews
"The projects are well-targeted to the target audience and their transformative nature...smartly emphasizes how inspiration can take an artist down surprising paths." —Publishers WeeklyAuthor Biography