Diego Velazquez (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) [Paperback]

Mike Venezia (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists

Presents a biography of Diego Velázquez

Editorial Reviews

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Reviewed with Mike Venezia's Winslow Homer.

Gr. 1-3. These two titles in Venezia's long-running Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series offer biographical information as well as some basic art history. In Diego Velazquez, for instance, children will learn that seventeenth-century patrons often relied on portraits to "show off [their] power and wealth," a fact that may help them better appreciate the lavish attire and glittery jewels on display in many of the artist's major works. Winslow Homer puts the engraver turned painter in context of the nineteenth-century art scene, contrasting his rustic, naturalistic style with the mannered classicism preferred by other painters of the day. The absence of a glossary and an index in the books may frustrate report writers, and statements such as "Winslow didn't care what critics thought" seem a bit bold without source citations. However, the unusually abundant full-color reproductions more than justify this series' longevity, as do Venezia's lighthearted cartoons, which foster welcome associations between "art appreciation" and "fun." Jennifer Mattson
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About the Author

Mike Venezia is the author of several nonfiction books for children. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516269801
• ISBN-13: 978-0516269801
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 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: #375,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Biographies > Art

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Mike Venezia is the author of several nonfiction books for children from the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series. Books

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant series!, April 3, 2009

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This review is from: Diego Velazquez (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists) (Paperback)

This series by Mike Venezia is BRILLIANT!! I love the way he writes - so easy to read. He includes pertinent information, lots of the artist's drawings, and cartoons that make the material fun. The books are read alones for 3rd grade+ but my 4 year old enjoys heraing me read these books. What a fantastic way to introduce artists to young kids when they are still so interested and unbiased! I as an adult learned things too. We own various from this wonderful series!!