Books with author Gillian Wood

The Oxford First Book series, with lifesales of 50,000 copies since publication in 1999, is a strong seller. Now with new vibrant covers the series gets a modern look that is perfect for the trade and libraries.The Oxford First Book of Art presents and encourages the reader to investigate different areas of art, with the emphasis on interaction, as required by the National Curriculum at KS1. It looks at the work of different artists and, using Activity and Look Closer panels, draws the reader to thinkabout visual and tactile elements and processes. Includes Picture list and Index.Gillian Wolfe MBE is the Head of Education at dulwich Picture Gallery in London. She is a passionate and experienced communicator of the arts to young people.

Look! is a dynamic, beautifully illustrated guide to teaching young people how to look at art. Acclaimed art educator Gillian Wolfe selected 18 paintings from around the world and across art history to help develop the art of "seeing" a painting from all perspectives--the most important skill in learning about art. Brilliant color reproductions and engaging instructions guide us to actively think about what we see when we look at art: · Are we looking UP at flying trapeze artists or DOWN at clowns in the circus ring? · What's happening THROUGH the archway in the background or BEHIND a posed group of children where a cat is staring at a pet bird? · What happens when you turn a picture upside down? · How does the artist make a picture look like the characters in it are moving quickly? · How can you tell if a train interior is old-fashioned? · What are the clues that a family at the dinner table is in the country? Written especially for children but with a light-hearted approach that will delight adults as well, Look! is an ingenious approach to teaching children to enjoy art.

In this fun and accessible book, children learn to develop their ability to “see” art in new ways. Each spread features a different painting and focuses on a different perspective — up, down, around, inside, outside, and more. Simple text and questions invite children to examine each work more closely, giving them a better understanding of the painting and of artistic techniques. Engaging art activities offer additional participation and stimulation. The paintings represent a broad range of periods and include works by Mondrian, van Gogh, John Stewart Curry, Charles Sheeler, and Giuseppe Arcimboldo.