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Most people can name some famous artists and recognize their best-known works. But what's behind all that painting, drawing, and sculpting? What was Leonardo da Vinci's snack of choice while he painted Mona Lisa's mysterious smile? Why did Georgia O'Keeffe find bones so appealing? Who called Diego Rivera "Frog-Face"? And what is it about artists that makes both their work and their lives so fascinating-to themselves, to their curious neighbors, and...
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English
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"An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. Before he became an artist named Tyrus Wong, he was a boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled across a vast ocean from China to America with only a suitcase and a few papers. Not papers for drawing--which he loved to do--but immigration papers to start a new life. Once in America, Tyrus seized every opportunity...
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book focuses on the childhood works of seven artists, with lots of interesting facts about who or what influenced them when they were children and young adults. Three works from each artist are included, showing how their style developed and changed over time.
5) Surrealists
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the characteristics of the Surrealism movement which began in Paris in 1924 and presents biographies of twelve Surrealist artists.
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
c2012
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48 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a tribute to the modern artist master that explains how he rebelled creatively against his many critics and disregarded the opinions of his contemporaries to paint according to his own inspiration.
8) Pop artists
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the characteristics of the pop art movement which began in the 1950s and 1960s and presents biographies of eleven pop artists.
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English
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"Stirring.... Raw and moving." —TIME
"Beautiful imagery and with words that soar and scald." —The Buffalo News
"Easily...
TIME's 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2020
NPR's Best Book of 2020
Shelf Awareness's Best Books of 2020
Publishers Weekly's Big Indie Books of Fall
Amazon's Best Book of the Month
AICL Best YA Books of 2020
CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020
PRAISE
"Stirring.... Raw and moving." —TIME
"Beautiful imagery and with words that soar and scald." —The Buffalo News
"Easily...
Author
Publisher
Laurence King
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Take inspiration from some of the world's greatest creators and become a SUPER AWESOME ARTIST! With real works of art to spark your creativity, this great book features 20 art challenges for you to try, as well as helpful 'know-how' features on how to shade with pencils, get creative with collage, and make the most of color.
11) Great American artists for kids: hands-on art experiences in the styles of great American masters
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Series
Publisher
Bright Ring Publishing
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
142 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the Publisher: Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features 75 American artists from colonial times to the present. A brief biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. For Georgia O'Keeffe, the activity is a desert painting; for Frederic Remington, a face cast; for Leroy Nieman, a sketch of athletes; and for James Whistler,...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A fun-filled art activity book that will encourage kids to express themselves while teaching them about key artistic styles and a selection of pioneering artists from history"--
15) Great painters
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Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
©1984
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of European painting from the late 1200's through World War I by examining the lives and works of such artists as Giotto, Delacroix, Gauguin, and Picasso.
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Yayoi Kusama dreamed of becoming a famous artist. Day and night she painted hundreds of dots onto large canvases. The dots soon came off her pictures and ended up on her dresses, tables, and walls. But she wasn't sorry! An inspiring story about one of the most popular contemporary artists in the world. -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xv, 191 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Discover her art invites young art lovers and artists to learn about painting through the lives and masterpieces of 24 women from the 16th to the 20th century." -- Page [4] of cover
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Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring & ;s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton. Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame.This brilliant picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity...
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Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
113 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, with a focus on their accomplishments that were "firsts" in their fields."--
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