Off the Wall Museum Guides for Kids: Impressionist Art (Paperback)

~ (Author), Janice Lehmberg (Author)

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This entry in the Off the Wall Museum Guides for Kids series is a pocket-sized offering of tasty art tidbits, but the book may actually prove more useful after the field trip, in the classroom or at home, than in the museummost provide plenty of visual and printed stimulus during a visit. This volume covers Impressionists such as Manet, Degas, and Cassatt, who painted indoors; Pissaro, Monet, and Renoir, who hauled their easels outdoors; and Post-Impressionists such as van Gogh, Gaugin, and Seurat. A brief biography appears for each painter as are tips on how to look at his or her work, e.g., ``Look for the little commas that are typical of Renoir's feathery brush work.'' Small reproductions are included to give readers a general idea of an artist's style. A lot of other interesting facts are included, e.g., the notion that without the invention of tubes of paints, the Impressionists might never have existed, because they could not have carted their painting gear around. After a trip to a museum, this little book makes a great wrap-up, with suggestions for activities and snappy marginalia to get children to think about what they've seen. (index) (Nonfiction. 10+) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Description

“A pocket-size offering of tasty art tidbits...may actually prove more useful after the field trip, in the classroom or at home...covers Impressionists such as Manet, Degas, and Cassett...Pissaro, Monet, and Renoir...and Post-Impressionists such as Van Gogh, Gaugin, and Seurat. A lot of other interesting facts are included.”—Kirkus Reviews. “Includes background with thumbnail profiles of a selection of artists.”—Booklist.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871923858
• ISBN-13: 978-0871923851
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #675,607 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great teaching aid, presentation aid & recreational reading!, June 20, 1999

By A Customer

This is a wonderfully entertaining and a very informative book for kids, parents, school volunteers and teachers! There's something for everyone. I've used it as a parent and art volunteer in the classroom for our kids and the other presenters. My eight year old daughter reads from this and their other book on American Art. Wish there were more in the set besides, Impressionists, American and Egyptian Art guides!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Off the Wall Museum Guides for Kids (and Adults too!), November 11, 1998

By A Customer

If you don't have children, but have a number of them on your holiday list, these three Off the Wall Museum Guides for Kids by Ruthie Knapp and Janice Lehmberg are truly a find. They'll delight everyone - the kids will love them, their parents will be thankful for something that is both mind-expanding and great fun, and, you'll be thankful for pleasing both parties. Every child on my list will be receiving them this year. What's more, if you need some brushing-up in American art, Egyptian art, or French Impressionism, take a look before you wrap them up or, better yet, get a set for yourself. ART 101 was never so much fun! (Make sure to order all three books.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our museum docents are using this great text !, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

It is a thoroughly engrossing overview of the artists and their artistic accomplishments written in a manner so easy to read aand remember. It really could be for any age tii use in any museum in the world which has Impressionist paintings. Fascinating! Informative!