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Featuring more than 150 activities, this guide teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters—Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more.


About the Author

MaryAnn F. Kohl is the coauthor of First Art and the author of Preschool Art. Kim Solga is the editor or coauthor of several books in the Art and Activities for Kids series, including Art Fun! and Craft Fun!

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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing (May 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0935607099
  • ISBN-13: 978-0935607093
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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183 of 191 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I just wish this book were in color !, July 3, 2001
As a former public school teacher, and now a homeschool parent, I can honestly say I've seen a great deal of art curriculum materials. This book stands hand and shoulders above the rest in terms of what it attempts to cover and the way it brings the great artistic styles into undestandable terms for children and their educators.

My only complaint (and what's kept me from giving this book 5 Stars) is that the black & white photocopies of pictures show so little detail of each artist. You really need to have a good full color guide to the world of art (showing at least one major work from each artist) to be able to use this curriculum effectively.

My hope is that the authors will consider this for future printings. If they do so, I think this will be the perfect art curriculum to teach both hands on art and art history.

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127 of 132 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile., September 11, 2000
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This wonderful book features just about any artist you can think of (most of which I've never even heard of!). It's divided into four chapters: Renaissance & Post-Renaiisance, Impressionists & Post-Impressionists, Expressionists...& Surrealists (say what?), Modern & Folk Art. Each page features a different artist, with a simple sketch of the artist, a brief biography, and several ideas on how to re-create that artist's style. The only gripe I have, which is the reason it didn't get 5 stars, is that there are not nearly enough reproductions of the artists' best work. Many pages show only a picture drawn or sketched by a student in the style of the artist, which I found extremely unhelpful. What would have been great is if the publishers would have included a postcard-size reproduction of the best known artists. I ended up having to buy several other books with postcard-size reproductions to use in class. This book will give you a lot of great ideas, but it's not overly functional.
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for teachers or parents, December 3, 1999
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Intoduce your kids to the great artists by doing projects that imitate the artists style. For example, read a short paragraph about Michelangelo's life and then mimic his technique by lying on the floor and painting the "ceiling" above (tape paper to the underside of a table for the "ceiling").
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I have to agree with the other people who posted about the pictures in the book. If they were in color, this book would be a masterpiece. Read more
Published 25 days ago by B. Woodward

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I own
I continually use this book and the ideas within it. I can make a lesson fit my preschool class or my art class of fifteen year olds. The ideas are fresh, fun and engaging.
Published 25 days ago by Natalee Fehr

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent!
Its a complete source. The activities and info of artist its easy to do and understand. Great for teachers or parents.
Published 3 months ago by Judith M. Padilla Martinez

2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly disappointing
A few of the projects in this book looked like they could potentially be fun, but overall the book is not very visually appealing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marie

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't keep this book to myself.
I love all MaryAnn Kohl's books. As a mom of two preschools these books have given us so many fun art activities, recipes, lessons and experiences together. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rebeccah F. Chau

5.0 out of 5 stars Creativity can be Black and White!
I am disappointed to see people concerned about the inside color of a book! Obviously you haven't seen other books by other early childhood experts such as Bev Bos, Mary... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Marianne Dambra

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY helpful tool
I used this in homeschooling and also just to have ideas of things to do with kids on a rainy day. Plus, I like that it actually teaches along with the ideas. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Courtney A. Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!
This book is brilliant for any teacher who is looking for a basic overview of art history and simple, interesting ideas with how to introduce the styles to children. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. Zappia

4.0 out of 5 stars A place to begin
We have found this to be a great book for introducing artists to our young one. True, it would be nice if there were more color pictures, but the book has a companion website... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Real

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Art Teaching Book for Teachers or Parents
In all my years of teaching, I have never come across a book for teaching art that comes close to this one. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. McConkey

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