|
THE ARTIST AT
WORK
Artists have many choices when
they approach their work; among their decisions are
the selection of a subject, a style, and a medium. In
making these choices, the artist turns what he or she
sees and feels into art. The mood, point of view, and
meaning of the finished work of art all reflect the
artist’s own special inspiration and vision. The
various results are as unique as the artists themselves.
This book introduces children to
artists from several different countries who worked
at different time periods and in different styles. It
is not a historical survey; instead, it is designed
to expose children to a variety of artists and artistic
movements. Children will learn about some of the tools
of the artist—paintbrush, chalk, canvas, paper—and
investigate how artists choose their styles and their
subjects. The book encourages thoughtful looking at
art, and the questions presented with each artwork help
young people develop language skills and abstract thinking.
This book encourages children to explore visual art,
share thoughts about what they see, and discover for
themselves the pleasure of creating art.
To order The Artist at Work
please call the Bank Street Bookstore
at 1-800-724-1486.
|
