Publisher's Synopsis
A Gallery of Our Own: Women of Art History seeks to balance art history and art appreciation by teaching the artistic contributions of women. This series will teach about the artists, the art movements they were a part of, the history during the time period in which they lived, and the forms of art they created. It also includes hands-on projects using a variety of mediums and techniques, observation activities and a journal to keep track of what you learn.
In this edition, learn about:
- Sophie Taeuber-Arp's early life, education, art career, Dada, and the world events that surrounded her life
- Weaving, collage, embroidery, puppets and puppetry, found object and readymade art
- Art vocabulary
Learn through:
- Digestible texts interspersed with colorful illustrations and video links
- Observing and interacting with artwork
- Hands on art projects offered at a variety of levels
- Note-booking pages to organize, reinforce, and review their new knowledge
- Suggested resources for deeper exploration
