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Author
Series
First concepts in Mexican folk art volume 2
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Introduces opposites using painted wooden folk art animal sculptures made by artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Thirteen diverse artists share tips and tricks for drawing all kinds of people, with examples of different hairstyles, clothing, emotions, and actions. Everyone has their own style, and the most important part of making art is finding what works best for you. So grab your favorite materials, and let's draw people in this companion book to LET'S DRAW ANIMALS!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abbeville Kids, a Division of Abbeville Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"How Artists See is designed to teach children the art of observation and increase their visual literacy. These interactive, inquiry-based books-suitable for both home and classroom-invite young readers to compare and contrast the ways in which different artists treat similar themes. They are an ideal way to introduce kids to art. This new edition of How Artists See Play is revised and redesigned. More than two-thirds of the featured artworks are...
Author
Series
First concepts in Mexican folk art volume 3
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Ceramic animal figurines, fashioned by Mexican artists, demonstrate different colors, which are identified in both English and Spanish.
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"Tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913) ... [and] have become synonymous with Mexicos Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the ... life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name...
18) Her right foot
Author
Language
English
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Description
"In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation"--Dust jacket...
19) In Mary's garden
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"While the rest of her classmates were making pastries in cooking classes, Mary Nohl was making art--anything she fancied out of anything she could find. Inspiration struck Mary even when she wasn't looking for it. Mary used common objects to make uncommon art. And one day, her garden was a gallery"--Amazon.com.
20) Beautiful hands
Author
Publisher
Blue Dot Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colorful concept book rouses children's to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.--Publisher.
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