Come Look with Me: Discovering African American Art for Children (Come Look with Me) [Hardcover]

Jr. Rolling James Haywood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Come Look with Me

The artwork presented in this book is a small representation of a very remarkable effort by African Americans in the United States during the twentieth century. Well suited for both individual and classroom use, Discovering African American Art for Children pairs great works of art with thought-provoking questions. The author leads this visual exploration and interaction. Children are invited to wake up with Romare Bearden’s "Morning", to explore and join in important ceremonies as revealed in Clementine Hunter's "Baptism", and to stroll along the busy sidewalk in front of Jacob Lawrence’s "Brownstones". They can explore the ideas and the unique struggles of African American artists and their contribution to the culture of the United States.

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About the Author

James Haywood Rolling James Haywood Rolling, Jr. earned his doctoral degree in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and holds an M.F.A. in the visual arts from Syracuse University and a B.F.A from The Cooper Union. Dr. Rolling has a rich and varied experience as an accomplished artist, a published scholar and poet, and singer. He is on the grade school art education faculty at The School at Columbia University and lives in New Jersey with is wife.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890674079
• ISBN-13: 978-1890674076
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to the world of art for children, February 7, 2005

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This review is from: Come Look with Me: Discovering African American Art for Children (Come Look with Me) (Hardcover)

You will enjoy this wonderful children's book. The illustrations are large and beautiful. It brings to light, for adults as well as children, the knowledge of some of the great African American artists and their work. Unfortunately, they are almost never spoken of or taught in classrooms today. One illustration called "The Funeral Procession" gained notoriety because of an episode of the Cosby Show in which the character "Clair Huxtable" is supposedly related to the artist, Ellis Wilson. Had it not been for this Cosby episode, many would never have heard of the artist or his body of work. Although this book is especially for children, adults will find themsevles reading it without their children. Parents be fair, let the kids read it too!!!

What a sad state of affairs that any race of people does not know it's own great artist, inventors or great thinkers. There is a lesson to be learned here. In the meantime though I encourage you to share this amazing piece of African American history with your children no matter what your nationality is. The artists therein are not just African American artist but also Americans. PERIOD. This is American artwork at it's finest and most interesting. Mr. Rolling has done an excellent job of introducing our young people to the world of art. Hopefully, this will not be his last effort in the area of children's books. This is a truly enjoyable and inspired work. You'll find it well worth the reading.