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  • The Friendly Postman: The Art of Van Gogh

    Yu-ri Kim, Jeong-yeon Yim

    Library Binding (Big & Small, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Vincent Van Gogh was a troubled soul. Yet he produced some of the most vibrant and uplifting paintings in history. The Friendly Postman is the story of the postman who brought Vincent letters from his brother, Theo, when the artist lived in Arles. These letters played a vital role in encouraging Vincent to keep on painting through difficult times.
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  • Patterns from Nature: The Art of Klimt

    Myeong-hwa Yu, Seung-beom Yu

    Library Binding (Big & Small, Jan. 1, 2017)
    This story illustrates how Klimt, an Austrian painter, expressed the inspiration from nature in his own style of the gold colored decoration in his paintings.
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  • Seen from a Distance: The Art of Monet

    Seon-hye Jang, Jae-seon Ahn

    Library Binding (Big & Small, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Using sketches and paintings by Monet, Seen from a Distance explains how the artist developed his methods for rendering the effects of light, and how he created works that were in many ways more realistic than anything painted before.
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  • When Mom's Away: The Art of Renoir

    Haneul Ddang, Hye-won Yang

    Library Binding (Big & Small, Aug. 1, 2016)
    When Mom's Away captures a young girl's delight in dressing up as some of the people in portraits by Auguste Renoir. Her joy and her observations highlight the brilliance and verve of the artist's style, as well as the pleasure we derive from looking at beautiful paintings.
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  • Harcourt School Publishers Stories in Time Activity Book Living in Our World Grade 3

    HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS

    Paperback (HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Paperback grade 3 HARCOURT BRACE Stories In Time LIVING IN OUR WORLD Activity Book. ISBN# 0-15-303571-4.
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  • Stories In Art: Wall Paintings

    Nathaniel Harris

    Paperback (Wayland, Dec. 13, 2016)
    Featuring six wall paintings from around the world, this book explores the stories told through the art form, from Aboriginal fable in Australian rock painting to political statement in the Easter Rising mural. Each wall painting is looked at in detail, and a more general introduction to the medium provides a historical context.Fun, step-by-step projects show children how to create their own wall paintings, using the techniques of the art form. Design a graffiti poster, create a mural or paint an awe-inspiring frescoe!The Stories in Art series explores the narratives told through different art mediums. Other titles in the series:Stained Glass WindowsMosaicsTapestries and TextilesSculptureDecorated Pottery
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  • Seen from a Distance: The Art of Monet

    Seon-hye Jang, Jae-seon Ahn

    Paperback (Big & Small, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Using sketches and paintings by Monet, Seen from a Distance explains how the artist developed his methods for rendering the effects of light, and how he created works that were in many ways more realistic than anything painted before.
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  • The Quiet Observer: The Art of Degas

    Miae Kim, Dong-il Jang

    Library Binding (Big & Small, Jan. 1, 2017)
    A French painter Edgar Degas enjoyed capturing the small moments in life by observing people with an attentive eye. This story weaves Degas' paintings into the story, while also illustrating Degas' character.
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  • How the Snail Found its Colours: The Art of Matisse

    Mi-Ran Yang Jeong-Yi Kee, Scott Forbes

    Paperback (Big & Small Publishing, March 15, 2012)
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  • Animals in Art

    Bridget Crowley

    Hardcover (Evans Brothers, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Each title in the "In Art" series is designed to help readers enjoy and understand works of art, while encouraging them to create their own. Highly illustrated, with fact boxes and activities, the series should be suitable as an introduction to the world of art and the inspiration behind it.
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  • Stories In Art: Mosaics

    Nathaniel Harris

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, March 13, 2008)
    Stories in Art: Mosaics looks at six examples of mosaic art, discussing the stories depicted in them and picking out interesting detail, as well as looking at the medium's history and technique. Projects at the back enable allow readers to put what they have learned into practise through fun craftmaking.

  • Stories In Art: Sculpture

    Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Wayland, March 28, 2017)
    Featuring six sculptures from around the world, this book explores different types of story, from religious tale in the statue of Hindu god Ganesh to political recount in the Marine Corps War Memorial. Each sculpture is looked at in detail, and a more general introduction to the medium provides historical context. Step-by-step projects show children how to create their own masterpieces, using the techniques of the art form. Learn how to sculpt figures and make your own totem pole!The Stories in Art series explores the narratives told through different art mediums. A great introduction to the history of art for children at Key Stage 2.
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