Embracing Child Art [Paperback]

Barbara McGuire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2001

Readers will find fresh ways to celebrate children's artistic expressions with these unique ideas. Learn how to transform children's drawings into functional pieces that will be cherished forever - from an Op Art Lantern for the living room to elegant jewellery to wear with pride. This book is not only for parents, but also for grandparents, troop leaders, and elementary school teachers - any adult interested in preserving the artistic endeavours of children everywhere. The 15 projects presented will take elements of the child's art and apply it to an adult craft. McGuire explains many of the basic principles of design, as well as the elements that all child art shares while guiding the reader through a variety of media applications including polymer clay, paper, ceramics, glass, wood, paint and more. Learn how to immortalise children's expressive art, while forging bonds that encourage and promote their unique creations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873419855
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419857
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,245,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...., January 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Embracing Child Art (Paperback)

...a wonderfully comprehensive book that tells you what to do with all the artwork your kids bring home from school and you know you'll do guilt over if you throw it away!! Creative projects that actually make nice things (well the two I've done so far) It also talks a lot about what art means to children which is a refreshingly different take on art than adults have. Excellent book. I hope you'll enjoy it, I did.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Kid's Art, July 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Embracing Child Art (Paperback)

This book is full of wonderful examples of what children can do with simple art materials and creative freedom. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to know how to nurture artistic expression and enjoyment in kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book informs you on how to grow a creative child, May 7, 2010

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This review is from: Embracing Child Art (Paperback)

Art is not only important for its own sake but also for the creative development of a child. Children's creativity if not encouraged may be lost forever. Nurturing the creativity of your child is the greatest contribution you can make towards your child's future success. This book provides exciting ways to engage your child in the arts and crafts to promote their critical and divergent thinking. It will help you encourage your child to embrace not only her art but also lifelong creativity.