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Books in Smart about the Arts series

  • Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors

    Jane O'Connor, Jessie Hartland

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, March 18, 2002)
    Keesia and Henri Matisse have the same birthday—New Year’s Eve! That’s why she picks him for her artist report. She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite—his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” (cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, fauvist animals). As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.
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  • Frida Kahlo: The Artist who Painted Herself

    Margaret Frith, Tomie dePaola

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 11, 2003)
    Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola-a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work-as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist.
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  • Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars

    Joan Holub

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 1, 2001)
    Brad explores the ups and downs of van Gogh's life and art in this colorful report, featuring Brad's funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Starry Night.
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  • Pablo Picasso: Breaking All the Rules

    True Kelley

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Dec. 30, 2002)
    Simon Packard didn't always want to do his artist report on Pablo Picasso, but after his twin brother Stephen does a report on Monet-Simon's favorite artist-Simon chooses Picasso by default! Throughout, there are reproductions of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces as well as Simon's own drawings, and wonderful nuggets of info that will appeal to kids.
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  • Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance

    Maryann Cocca-Leffler

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 1, 2001)
    Edgar Degas is famous for his paintings of ballerinas, and that's what first attracts Kristin to his artwork. But as she studies him for her report, she discovers that his art ranged far beyond the ballet and she gradually learns exactly what makes Degas's work so unique.
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  • Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies

    True Kelley

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 1, 2001)
    Steven chronicles Claude Monet's rise to fame and contributions to Impressionism in this colorful report, featuring Steven's funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Waterlilies.
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  • Henri Matisse

    Jane O'Connor, Jessie Hartland

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, March 18, 2002)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents the life and work of Henri Matisse in the form of a child's school report.
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  • Mary Cassatt: Family Pictures

    Jane O'Connor, Jennifer Kalis

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, April 14, 2003)
    Mary Cassatt is most famous for her paintings of mothers and babies, and that's what first attracts "Claire" because she has a new baby sister. But through research for her class report Claire learns many surprising facts about Mary: she was an American who lived in France nearly all her life, she never married or had children herself, and she became a professional artist at a time when respectable ladies simply did not do that! With beautiful reproductions of Mary Cassatt's best-loved paintings as well as lively childlike pictures that illustrate her life, this Smart About Art book gives children a wonderful "portrait" of a great artist and fascinating woman.Illustrated by Jennifer Kalis.
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  • Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Paintings That Smile

    True Kelley

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, June 16, 2005)
    One of the Impressionist era's best-loved painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoirpainted every day for 60 years—that's over 5,000 paintings! The joie de vivre expressed in his work is reflected on every page of Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir in colorful, dynamic illustrations and 17 reproductions. With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child's own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir's paintings.
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  • Henri Matisse: Drawing With Scissors

    Jane O'Connor, Jessie Hartland

    Library Binding
    Keesia and Henri Matisse have the same birthday—New Year’s Eve! That’s why she picks him for her artist report. She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite—his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” (cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, fauvist animals). As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.
  • Pablo Picasso: Breaking All the Rules

    True Kelley

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, Dec. 30, 2002)
    Through a child's school report, an addition to an expanding series examines the life and work of Picasso, discussing the different styles in which he worked. Simultaneous.
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  • Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself

    Frieda Fry, Margaret Frith, Tomie dePaola

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-04-25, April 25, 2008)
    Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola-a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work-as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist.
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