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The Incubator - Art at the Library
1) Uncle Andy's
Author
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
The author describes a trip to see his uncle, the soon-to-be-famous artist Andy Warhol, and the fun that he and his family had on the visit.
Author
Publisher
Creston Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Growing up in the late 19th century, Laura Wheeler Waring didn't see any artists who looked like her. She didn't see any paintings of people who looked like her, either. So when she was offered a commission to paint portraits of accomplished African Americans, she jumped at the chance. Writers, singers, political activists, and thinkers all posed for her. Now her portraits hang in Washington, D.C.'s National Portrait Gallery, where children of all...
9) Frida
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and simple text help chronicle the life of artist Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo, discussing how she learned to paint, how painting saved her life, and why her paintings are so unique.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from a car accident, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. This biography of the world's most famous street artist features a facts and photos section at the back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"When Isabella has a day off from school, her parents suggest going somewhere special. Isabella knows that home is special, but she humors them anyway and begins to imagine places they could go, turning to some of history's most famous artists for inspiration. Perhaps they could go to The Boating Party, see Dancers In Blue, or admire The Starry Night. But can Isabella paint pictures inspiring enough to show her parents that home is actually the most...
15) Georgia O'Keeffe
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
16) Jackson Pollock
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Jackson Pollock. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the work of female artists who have made their mark on the art world Women's Art Work introduces readers to the lives and work of the world's most renowned artists. With a foreword from Tate's first female director, Maria Balshaw, this collection celebrates the creativity of women in more than 30 biographies, investigating their practices and exploring their contributions to the art world. Readers will learn about a diverse group of innovators...
Author
Publisher
The Museum of Modern Art
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in Lahore, Pakistan, Shahzia flew kites, ate fruit from jamun trees, and devoured Russian fairy tales, American Westerns, and Bollywood films. She also read poetry in Urdu, her own language, and learned the slow and detailed painting technique of Indo-Persian miniatures. And when she moved far from home to study art, she brought her roots with her. Roots and Wings is a deeply personal story about how an artist grows. It is based on the...
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