Printing (Creative Crafts Paperbacks) - Softcover

Devonshire, Hilary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749604832 ISBN 13: 9780749604837

Publisher: The Watts Publishing Group, 1991

Synopsis

This series provides a step-by-step introduction to a range of arts and crafts. The books use simple techniques and the most modern ideas and materials. Final sections provide guidance on where to find materials and further information. The titles are derived from the "Fresh Start" hardback series.

About this title

About the Author

Ruth Thomson is an award-winning educational author (with an MA in Museum and Gallery learning) , who specialises in writing books on art and history. Her art books include Grisly & Gruesome, Saints and Looking at Paintings for the National Gallery, London, a short biography of Georgia O'Keeffe and several hands-on art packs for Tate galleries. She has also co-written Posters and Propaganda in Wartime, published in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum. Her history books include a series about Victorian childhood and books about Plains Indians and Aztecs. Ruth's interest in Terezin was sparked during research for an educational pack on Holocaust art for the London Gallery of Jewish Art. The gallery owns a powerful series of prints by Leo Haas, one of the artists featured in the book, and Ruth became intrigued to find out more about the place that had inspired them. As well as writing educational books, Ruth travels widely, collecting recycled artefacts, which she has shown in bespoke exhibitions at major British museums and galleries for the past 7 years. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys long-distance walking, stone carving and reading modern American literature.

From Booklist

Gr. K^-3. Although the "ready, set, go" motif encourages a frantic pace that teachers won't appreciate, there's still something to like about the books in the new Get Set . . . Go! series. The directions for projects in this entry on printing are very simple and clear, and the examples of completed projects are obviously the work of children, not professional artists. The target audience will still need an adult nearby to explain the project, but the activities will appeal to kids and are definitely achievable for the age group. See the Series Roundup in this issue for other titles in the series. Mary Harris Veeder

Edition details

• Publisher: The Watts Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749604832
• ISBN 13: 9780749604837
• Binding: Paperback