Discovering Great Artists

by Tina
(Frankfort, KY, USA)

Product: Discovering Great Artists Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters

Subject: Art
Levels Used: Ages 4-12
Dates Used: 2008-2009 School Year

Likes: This is a hand-on art instruction book. My children loved this book and enjoyed the projects and lessons. It has the right amount of art appreciation and hand-on creativity.

It is easily adapted to use with older and younger children than what is suggested. The supplies are easily gathered and you can often use recycled materials. The book is colorful and the lessons are divided into a user friendly manner. The artists that have been selected give the students a good visual start on recognizing famous artworks.

The Chart of Contents is very useful in planning. It is divided up into artists, art styles, dates, styles, techniques, and levels. The are also many useful instruction tools in the back of the book called the Resource Guide. The website also has extra activities and resources. This book gives the teacher everything they could possibly need.

Dislikes: Some of the web links for the online artist's works are broken.