Imagine That! by Joyce Raimondo
The Art Explorer series of interactive art books offers a new approach to art! Written by an expert in the field, it encourages kids to describe and interpret what they see in famous artworks, then to try some of the techniques themselves. Imagine That! Activities and Adventures in Surrealism, the first book in this new series, draws children into the fantastic, imaginative world of surrealism, highlighting the work of six famous surrealist artists: Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Merit Oppenheim, and Frida Kahlo. For each artist, a color reproduction of his or her famous artwork is paired with questions to get kids looking at the art and thinking about what they see. A short paragraph explains how the work was made and the artist's intentions, and a brief bio gives children a peek at the person behind the art. Easy-to-follow activities then provide hands-on experience with the artist's techniques, subject areas, and media, each illustrated with examples by actual kids. Techniques include collage, watercolour painting, drip painting, drawing, frottage, watercolour resist painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more.
Joyce Raimondo is the author of Art Safari, an award-winning series of children's books, kits, and online programming. She was the family programs coordinator at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) for eight years. Now director of her own consulting company, she specializes in programs to help children access the arts. Some of her clients include Sesame Street, Blues' Clues, and the Pollack-Krasner House.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780823025022 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823025020 |
| Title | Imagine That! |
| Author | Joyce Raimondo |
| Series | Art Explorers Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Watson-Guptill Publications |
| Year published | 2004-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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