Landscapes (Artists' Workshop) - Softcover

King, Penny; Roundhill, Clare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865058636 ISBN 13: 9780865058637

Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co, 1996

Synopsis

Provides inspiration for landscape painting by presenting the work of six different artists; then offers instructions for creating one's own work.

About this title

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.:

Taken from Chapter 1: Looking at landscapes Landscape artists want the people who look at their pictures to feel as if they could walk into them and wander around. Sometimes they include an empty chair in their paintings so that the viewer can imagine sitting down and becoming part of the picture. Painting a landscape is a good way of reminding yourself of a place that you have visited. Spend time looking closely at the colors, shapes and details. Decide how the place makes you feel.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4?The marriage of form and content in an art series is often difficult to manage. These titles successfully balance the amount of information and the activities presented to reinforce the experience. Readers learn about depicting animals, landscapes, portraits, or stories by exploring six works of fine art and are then given suggestions for their own artistic expressions. This is accomplished through the use of vivid full-color photographs, illustrations, as well as samples of children's art. Although the discussion of each piece of art is brief, it includes relevant details about the work's obvious features in a lively and succinct manner. Similarly, the directives leading toward self-expression are brief, yet complete, utilizing several mediums and easily found materials. Making use of children's art as illustrative examples provides a tangible expression of the ideas for youngsters to see. By combining art appreciation with instruction, these books present a unique approach to the subject.?Amelia Kalin, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0865058636
• ISBN 13: 9780865058637
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32