Trying to learn about all American artists might be a bit too much for kids -
even for adults. However, art historian Brad Finger has come up with thirteen
American artists he thinks children should know about. Two pages are devoted to
each artist, providing a brief biography, a description of their art, and why
their art is important. You might not recognize all the artists, but after
reading this book, you and your child will know why each is included in the
list.
- Winslow Horner
- Mary Cassatt
- John Singer Sargent
- Edward Hopper
- Georgia O'Keeffe
- Alexander Calder
- Mark Rothko
- Joseph Cornell
- Louise Bourgeois
- Jackson Pollock
- Jacob Lawrence
- Andy Warhol
- Jasper Johns
Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles
of Great American MastersThis book covers over 75 American
artists and helps children develop an appreciation for them through an art
activity for each artist. For example, for Hans Hoffman, an abstract
expressionist painter, the book offers an activity for kid to create a painting
of "
Energetic Color Blocks." If you want to see more of what the
book has to offer, you can visit
the book's Web site. It has a few activities from the book and
some that aren't in the book, as well as some links to more information for each
of the four chapters:
- Early American Art
- New American Ideas
- American Art Explodes
- American Art Onward
The book includes a brief biography of each
author and explanation of the importance of his or her work. There is also an
index of art supplies and a glossary of art terms.
