For upper-elementary readers, though people of all ages will enjoy this story by the author of Misty of Chincoteague. Overcoming his father’s disbelief in the importance of art at all, this story is uplifting as well as informative, a great picture of life in a colonial Quaker home, just before the American nation was born. Benjamin, who grew up to be one of the first American artists to be recognized by the Academies of Europe, is portrayed as a young Quaker lad, whose mischief and heart are easily related to. This story is delightful historical fiction at its best. For elementary students on up–many adults appreciate the lessons they learn from these books.īenjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin by Marguerite Henry Raboff hand-letters the text, making the words just as interesting to look at as the pictures.
Living art paintingds series#
I love this series of art books! Not only do they present biographical information about the artist, they also guide the reader in looking closely at individual paintings’ compositions and styles. Interspersed on the pages are reproductions of the artist’s great works. Each book relates a biography in large type and cartoon illustrations by the author. Though newer than most of the books in our library, these are perennial favorites with young readers in our library and have helped cultivate the love of art in many children we know. Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists Series by Mike Venezia Written for mid-elementary through junior high school readers.
Beautiful vintage illustrations accompany the text.
The beloved co-author of the Opal Wheeler Composer Biographies wrote this story of Millet, the painter who first showed the world the integrity and value pictures of ordinary peasants could have. The author of the classic Composer Biographies wrote this story of Giotto, the medieval artist known as the “Father of Modern Painting.” Beautiful vintage illustrations accompany the text.
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