Come Look With Me: World of Play (Come Look With Me) [Hardcover]

Gladys S. Blizzard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Come Look with Me

In this, the fourth volume in the Come Look with Me series of art appreciation books for children, Blizzard introduces children to 12 fasinating works of art on a subject with undeniable appeal--people at play. Exposes children to a variety of artistic styles and techniques and helps foster an appreciation of different cultures. Full color reproductions.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This book is the fourth in Thomasson-Grant's "Come Look with Me" series, which includes Enjoying Art with Children (1991), Exploring Landscape Art with Children ( LJ 3/1/92), and Animals in Art (1992). World of Play presents 12 works of art featuring people at play. Each work is paired with questions meant to stimulate discussion, and background on each artist represented is given. The selected works, which include an ancient Minoan fresco, a classic Winslow Homer, and a wacky modern basketball game sculpted by Red Grooms in painted wood, represent a variety of styles, techniques, and artists. Written for individuals or small groups of children, this book may be used in the home, classroom, or library. It effectively teaches children a way of looking at art and encourages them to share their understanding with others. Both children and adults can enjoy this useful book in art appreciation. Recommended for school and public libraries.
- Jan Wiedemann, Vernon, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Gladys S. Blizzard The "Come Look with Me" series was created by Gladys S. Blizzard, whose experiences as an art teacher and work as a curator of education at Bayly Art Museum at the University of Virginia served as the basis for this educational style. Mrs. Blizzard's concept for sharing fine art with young people was inspired by her experiences with her own grandchildren. In her lifetime, she gave numerous workshops demonstrating her techniques and the series was included in the Getty Center for Education in the Arts summer seminar for art teachers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (March 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565660315
• ISBN-13: 978-1565660311
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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