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K-3
Smart about Art series.
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
As in the previous biographies in this series, the text is presented as a school report, which includes a concession that Kahlo's work (reproduced throughout) may be beyond a child's powers of interpretation. Frith has wisely emphasized aspects of Kahlo's life that will resonate with the book's intended audience. DePaola supplies additional illustrations of Kahlo, complemented with festive, Mexican-flavored borders and motifs.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2003
32 pp.
| Grosset
| April, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-448-43153-X$$14.89
|
PaperISBN 0-448-43152-1$$5.99
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K-3
Smart about Art series.
Illustrated by
Jennifer Kalis.
Presented as a fictional student report on an artist's life and work, each of these brief studies includes selected reproductions as well as "student"-drawn cartoons, family photos, and hand-written annotations. Although the goal here isn't research, these easy-to-read, lighthearted introductions may spark further study or serve as the blueprint for actual school projects. [Review covers these Smart about Art titles: Pablo Picasso and Mary Cassatt.]
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K-3
Smart about Art series.
Presented as a fictional student report on an artist's life and work, each of these brief studies includes selected reproductions as well as "student"-drawn cartoons, family photos, and hand-written annotations. Although the goal here isn't research, these easy-to-read, lighthearted introductions may spark further study or serve as the blueprint for actual school projects. [Review covers these Smart about Art titles: Pablo Picasso and Mary Cassatt.]
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K-3
Smart about Art series.
Illustrated by
Jessie Hartland.
Beginning and ending with notes from a fictional teacher, this artist study is presented as a child's school report. Biographical information and descriptions of Matisse's favorite themes and many styles and media combine with well-chosen reproductions, cartoons, photos, and comments from the "student" researcher. The lively and informal tone will appeal to young readers.
(3)
K-3
Smart about Art series.
Beginning and ending with notes from a fictional teacher, the artist studies in this series are presented as school reports written by "students." Each report incorporates biographical information, descriptions of favorite subjects, and artistic techniques with well-chosen art reproductions, cartoons, and comments from the student researcher. The tone is lively and informal; the format works well as a model for class projects. [Review covers these Smart about Art titles: Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet.]
(3)
K-3
Smart about Art series.
Beginning and ending with notes from a fictional teacher, the artist studies in this series are presented as school reports written by "students." Each report incorporates biographical information, descriptions of favorite subjects, and artistic techniques with well-chosen art reproductions, cartoons, and comments from the student researcher. The tone is lively and informal; the format works well as a model for class projects. [Review covers these Smart about Art titles: Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet.]
(3)
K-3
Smart about Art series.
Beginning and ending with notes from a fictional teacher, the artist studies in this series are presented as school reports written by "students." Each report incorporates biographical information, descriptions of favorite subjects, and artistic techniques with well-chosen art reproductions, cartoons, and comments from the student researcher. The tone is lively and informal; the format works well as a model for class projects. [Review covers these Smart about Art titles: Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet.]