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Great American Artists for Kids
by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga |
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Great American Artists for Kids |
| Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters |
by MaryAnn F. Kohl
& Kim Solga |
| $18.95 |
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Bright Ring Publishing is very proud to introduce its first "full-color throughout" publication, just packed with original children's art and fabulous art images of the work of great American masters.
This creative collection of over 75 easy art appreciation activities celebrates the greatest American artists of all time, including Grandma Moses, Dale Chihuly, Ansel Adams, Maya Lin, Wolf Kahn, Georgia O'Keeffe, Currier & Ives and many more. Special bonus art options for the very young artist are included. Each child-tested activity presents a biography with full color artwork and techniques covering painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more!
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Great American Artists Kids' Connection
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Online Art Supplement for Great American Artists for Kids
Bright Ring Publishing has carefully compiled a thorough selection of beautiful online images for each and every artist featured in Great American Artists. The images are provided in page order to correspond to the book. Click any Chapter title below to get started:
Early American Art
New American Ideas
American Art Explodes
American Art Onward |
"Congratulations on your Benjamin Franklin Award for Great American Artists for Kids. I am looking forward to introducing new artists to our young artists! I love the book - the content, layout - all Great! The award is well-deserved.
~ Cathie McCullough, Director
Garden City Community Church Nursery School
Garden City, NY
"I have taught for over 23 years and have never seen such a comprehensive, all encompassing, fun resource for and parents like Great American Artists for Kids-a masterpiece! A "must-have" - should be required for aspiring art teachers and history majors in every college around the world."
~ Faye Barber-Floyd
Art Teacher, Wisconsin
"This book is an inspiration to those who have no experience with art history as well as seasoned educators looking for a new twist on art lessons for kids of all abilities. Every library, home and school will find it a valuable resource. Follow history while exploring hands-on art. The value of owning this book? Priceless!"
~ Diane Keen
K-12 Art Educator
"Just seeing this book is a thrill. It shows art at its fullest and liveliest and brings out and inspires the would-be artist in all of us! The spirit of creativity streams off its pages. What a gift the authors have given student and teacher, child and adult alike, and indeed art itself. Looking at the book makes me want to rush into the studio and paint!"
~ Joseph Raffael
American artist
"Among many other emphases, Great American Artists for Kids focuses children on the delight of putting one color directly next to or on top of another color, as opposed to filling in black outlines which normally occur in conventional coloring books."
~ Wolf Kahn
New York, NY
American artist
"Great American Artists arrived today and it is wonderful. Such imagination. Such wonderful information and direction. It will be a fabulous addition to any teacher or anyone interested in working with children. SUPERB!!"
~ Lee Stone
M. Lee Stone Fine Prints, representing Elizabeth Catlett
San Jose, California
"Great American Artists for Kids is a wonderful resource for teachers and parents who want to introduce their children to great art. This book will keep kids of all ages interested in creative art as they explore the art techniques of great American masters. What a find!"
~ Kay M. Albrecht, Ph.D.
Author and Early Childhood Specialist
Innovations in Early Childhood Education |
copyright © 2010 MaryAnn Kohl
This art activity is copyright protected.
Permission is granted to reprint one copy for personal use only.
Please contact maryann@brightring.com or 800-480-4278 for permission to reprint
multiple copies or to disperse.
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