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Using Art to Make Art

AUTHOR: Wendy M.L Libby
ISBN: 0766815056
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Using Art to Make Art is a book of activities based on art concepts, art elements, and principles. The emphasis is on process and a variety of mediums are explored. It is important to understand that art reflects different cultures and time periods...

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Using Art to Make Art
- Book Review, by Wendy M.L Libby

Book Description
PERFECT FOR NEW AND SEASONED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND CAREGIVERS! Using Art to Make Art is a book of activities based on art concepts, art elements, and principles. The emphasis is on process and a variety of mediums are explored. It is important to understand that art reflects different cultures and time periods in history. It is more meaningful for young artists to express themselves through their own creations when they have knowledge, inspiration, and motivation gained from other artists. Using Art to Make Art encourages exploration, creativity, and self-expression while developing basic art skills and concepts.

About the Author
Wendy M. L. Libby is an elementary art teacher for the Bangor School in Bangor Maine.

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Using Art to Make Art
- Book Reviews, by Wendy M.L Libby

Using Art to Make Art: Creative Activities Using Masterpieces

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Using artwork from 56 of the world's recognized masters, including Cezanne, DaVinci, Degas, Homer, Kandinsky, Klee, Monet, Pollack, Renoir, Wyeth and more, this book includes a well-known example of each artist's work and information regarding the artist's life. Each masterpiece is the foundation of art projects. Using a variety of mediums, the outlined activities help guide children through the process of creating their own "masterpiece" from what they see in each work. It is for the art lover, the creative thinker, the parent or classroom leader who desires to encourage creativity in children as well as an appreciation for the masters.This is a great resource and will provide hours of interesting activity.

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The author, an art instructor at the elementary level for a couple of decades, presents lesson plans based on the study of master artists and their works. Black & white reproductions of art works are accompanied by ideas for presentation, discussion, and activities. Some charming color reproductions of children's art work inspired by Kandinsky, Monet, Braque, Gauguin, and others are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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