Bibliograph

An eye for art, focusing on great artists and their work, presented by the National Gallery of Art

Type

Label

An eye for art, focusing on great artists and their work, presented by the National Gallery of Art

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An eye for art

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

presented by the National Gallery of Art

Sub title

focusing on great artists and their work

Summary

Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images, this family-oriented art resource introduces children to more than 50 great artists and their work, with corresponding activities and explorations that inspire artistic development, focused looking, and creative writing. This treasure trove of artwork from the National Gallery of Art includes, among others, works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Chuck Close, Jacob Lawrence, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Calder, representing a wide range of artistic styles and techniques. Written by museum educators with decades of hands-on experience in both art-making activities and making art relatable to children, the activities include sculpting a clay figure inspired by Edgar Degas; drawing an object from touch alone, inspired by Joan Miros experience as an art student; painting a double-sided portrait with one side reflecting physical traits and the other side personality traits, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and Ginevra de' Benci; and creating a story based on a Mary Cassatt painting. Educators, homeschoolers, and families alike will find their creativity sparked by this art extravaganza

Target audience

juvenile

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