Publisher's Synopsis
A lovely activity book of art instruction for kids! Author Laurence Anholt emphasizes freedom and creativity as he tutors boys and girls through seven art projects in the same way that they might have been taught by such masters as Monet, Degas, and others.
Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
- an easy-to-follow format
- tips and secrets to help kids develop creative confidence
- a great activity book for home school materials
Make a funky junk sculpture that resembles several works by Picasso, paint a portrait in the style of Van Gogh, make an action sculpture like Degas's dancing figures, construct colorful cutout art in the style of Matisse, work with wild, wet watercolors in imitation of Monet, design a mad, marvelous machine like those constructed by Leonardo, or make a charcoal challenge in the style of Cézanne! The perfect art instruction book!
