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1) World art
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"This book guides young artists in the creation of craft projects from cultures around the world, including Chinese calligraphy, African ceremonial masks, Indonesian shadow puppets, and Indian Rangoli designs"--Provided by publisher.
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"What patterns can you find in the world around you? This engaging Spanish book teaches beginning readers how to find patterns in nature and in art. Engage students in reading as they develop their early childhood literacy skills. With TIME For Kids content, this full-color book is aligned to state and national standards, and introduces students to simple informational text features." --Amazon.com.
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One of the most important gifts we can give children is to nurture their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely. There's no better way to express yourself than through creative art projects. This is especially true for children because it gives them an outlet to explore their developing interests and strengths. Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they...
9) Great American artists for kids: hands-on art experiences in the styles of great American masters
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Introduces seventy-five American artists through open-ended art activities allowing children to explore art styles from colonial times to the present. Each activity presents a biography with artwork and techniques covering painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more.
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"In this DIY guide, Chavez shows young readers how to create their very own art projects with a purpose. Young artists will be inspired to share their own perspectives and make a difference in their own worlds-from their homes to schools to neighborhoods and the whole broader world"--Provided by publisher.
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"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." --
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Featured artists are introduced chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist's entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring.
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"Filled with creative, playful activities, This Book Thinks Yoúre an Artist asks budding artists to imagine their eccentric- artist alter ego before working through seven key topics: observation, drawing, color pattern, design, sculpture, and, crucially, how to steal ideas (Be inspired! Offend the viewer!). Each spread offers a different project́everything you need to make your own work of art inspired by a famous artist or movement in a lighthearted...
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"Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids (Quarry Books, 2012), the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Each...
17) Art lab for kids: 52 creative adventures in drawing, painting, printmaking, paper, and mixed media
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Presents art lessons for art projects of varying styles including drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.
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"Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts . . . this book will make YOU an artist! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled book full of activities. Discover famous masterpieces through the included photographs of real works of art - from ancient cave painting to contemporary performance - and lots more in between!"-- Provided...
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