My Art Book Animals

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Amazing animal art projects inspired by masterpieces.

Wild, educational and prowling with creativity, My Art Book Animals is a hands-on introduction for young children to art, through the appealing subject of animals. With 10 main projects to fire the imagination, including furry lion masks inspired by Rubens and a fishy collage in the cubist style of Picasso.

My Art Book Animals encourages your child to experiment with particular techniques and expand their creative minds. From making their own colours to creating a sculpture from natural materials - all recommended materials are readily available and alternatives are offered. With helpful step-by-steps and stunning photography, this inspirational art book will help kick-start a love of art in children and parents alike.

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Booklist Review

Appreciating art is one thing. Creating it is another. This large, colorful book combines the two, introducing children to 10 artworks depicting animals, and challenging them to make their own versions inspired by the originals. These range from an Egyptian tomb fresco identified as Cattle Brought for Inspection (c.1350 BCE) to the galvanized steel statue Heavy Horse (1997) by sculptor Andy Scott. Other artists featured include Durer, Stubbs, Klee, and Warhol. Projects include a frescolike painted plaster plaque, an animal sculpture made of garden wire, and a painted paper mask of a lion, based on a painting by Rubens. Each hands-on project includes an illustrated list of materials needed as well as step-by-step instructions, with most steps shown in separate photos. The direction make two eye holes in the mask using a sharp pencil and a lump of sticky tack needs further elaboration or an illustration, but in other places the text shows a practical concern for kids' safety. A good source of ideas for art teachers as well as budding artists.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist