This is the first book in the series that I have purchased in this series, but I have purchased the first 10 based on how much I loved this book. It's unique in several ways. First, the narrator is the artist, so in this book, Vincent Van Gogh is speaking directly to the child reader in a way that is easy to understand and is engaging.
The artwork of the author in the book is cute and pleasant to look at. The cover even includes Van Gogh's signature flowers which serves as an attention-grabber.
Each page has a sprinkling of biographical information, making them easy to remember and apply to the rest of the book.
Another aspect that I love about this book is that they show a piece of a painting, point out a feature of it, such as the brush strokes, and then show the full painting on the next page so it isn't as overwhelming for the child. The artist points out a technique and then has the child get engaged with it, such as pointing out the swirls and curves in "The Starry Night," and it asks the child to trace the swirls with their finger. Each painting is used to direct the child to interact with it in an engaging way, and that is so meaningful to learning! The last pages of the book offer the child different activities. One painting is shown, and then there are four different questions/engaging acts to participate in, and also craft options are given on another page to extend the learning.
My child really enjoyed learning about Van Gogh, and doing the craft projects at the end!
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Join us, little artists! Let’s have an adventure.
Meet the Artist pairs gorgeous art with first-person narration and astonishing details to spark a lifelong journey of art appreciation. As each artist walks you through their art, you’ll learn how to think like an artist and capture beauty on paper. Creative activity prompts equip you to follow in their footsteps.
- Ideal for kindergarten through third grade
- Fine art explained in kid-friendly terms
- Covering global artists with diverse styles
- Thoughtful questions encourage interaction
- Art movements and techniques are introduced simply with fun examples and activities
- Excellent family read-aloud book
"Paintings and photographs of visual artists from various eras and cultures are presented in these volumes in which the artists provide their own first-person narratives. VERDICT These titles will enhance art appreciation for young readers and should be considered for purchase." - School Library Journal
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Engaging ActivitiesStunning close-ups, thoughtful questions, and fun activities make this the best introductory art appreciation series on the market. |
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| Teaching Point | Underdrawing | Color value | Kachō-e | Blending colors | Contour | Shape |
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