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1) Cubism
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The most famous cubist is Pablo Picasso. But, his work isn't the entirety of this fascinating art movement! Readers are introduced to Picasso as well as Juan Gris, Georges Braque, and others, who shaped cubism in this fantastic volume. Guided by a friendly gallery owner, readers find out more about the difference between a gallery and a museum as they learn what exactly makes up cubism. Most importantly, they're invited to create their own cubist-inspired...
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Have your readers always wished that they could draw princesses, a fairy godmother, a witch, a magic wand, or a dragon? Illustrator Tom LaBaff shows how in four easy steps. Readers will use the step-by-step guide of how to write a story and create their very own tale to go with their new drawings.
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Decorating for Halloween can be just as fun as dressing up and going trick-or-treating-especially if it involves origami! Readers of this captivating guide follow step-by-step instructions to create their own special Halloween crafts. The paper projects can be displayed as decorations, given as gifts, or just held onto as keepsakes. Colorful photographs are shown alongside the text, giving readers an idea of what the origami model should look like...
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Origami can be made to suit any occasion, including Hanukkah. Readers of this innovative guide follow step-by-step instructions to fold decorations such as a Star of David and a simple menorah using the Japanese art of paper folding. Colorful photographs are paired with accessible text, ensuring learners of many ages and abilities can follow along in folding their own keepsakes. This engaging volume provides a unique and creative way for readers to...
5) Surrealism
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What exactly is surrealism? It's an art movement that began in the 1920s after World War I. It looked nothing like art that had been made before it and reflected the artists' imaginations more than the real world. In this book, A friendly gallery worker guides readers through the unique art movement as well as explaining the difference between a museum and a gallery and offering profiles of the most famous surrealists, such as Salvador Dalí. In addition,...
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Through detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated by full-color diagrams and photos, readers can practice origami and create a cute owl, an adorable duck, an elegant peacock, and other birds. The book also includes an introduction to the types of paper one can use and the kinds of paper to avoid, a key explaining the different symbols, a glossary, a further reading section with books and websites, and an index.
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Through the art of origami, students will journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Readers will follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams to make impressive models of familiar prehistoric favorites such as the pterodactyl, Tyrannosaurus rex, and triceratops, as well as come to learn about some not so well-known species such as the camptosaurus, plateosaurus, and plesiosaurus. The book also includes an introduction to the types...
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This book takes readers into the world of drawing superheroes and their gadgets in only four steps. Readers will discover how to draw superheroes that use fire, ice, water, mind control, or any combination that you choose. Then, they'll use author Stephanie LaBaff's story prompts to create their own superhero story.
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Valentine's Day is best celebrated with lots of fun decorations. With the help of this creative volume, readers can learn how to make some decorations of their own! This helpful guide introduces readers to the Japanese art of paper folding-origami-and shows them how to make Valentine-themed origami art. Simple step-by-step instructions are paired with eye-catching photographs to help visual learners understand the many folds involved in creating these...
11) Pop Art
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Andy Warhol's Cambell's soup cans and bananas grace t-shirts, handbags, and posters all over the world. Roy Lichtenstein's unique style has influence countless artists of all kinds. This is pop art! One of the most fascinating art movements in history, the techniques and personalities of artists will engage readers from their first look. A friendly gallery worker guides readers through the specifics of pop art, as well as what an art gallery is. Fun...
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After readers familiarize themselves with the origami symbols and easily accessible types of paper to use, they will follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to create fun origami arts and crafts such as a bracelet, a piano, a sailboat, and a colorful dodecahedron. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, and a further reading section with books and websites encourages further exploration of the topic.
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From shamrocks to leprechauns, many symbols are associated with St. Patrick's Day. With the help of this guide, readers learn how to fold their own St. Patrick's Day origami depicting some of these festive symbols. Each project features step-by-step instructions and colorful images to help support readers of many levels. By the end of a project, readers can feel accomplished and proud of their artwork, which can be held on to as a keepsake, given...
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The work of post-impressionists is some of the best-known art in the world. Vincent van Goh was a post-impressionist painter, and so was Paul Cézanne! Readers learn all about these famous post-impressionists in this book alongside a friendly gallery worker guide. The main features and techniques of post-impressionism are covered, and activities help readers create their own post-impressionist masterpieces! Including examples of famous post-impressionist...
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Do your readers want to draw animals such as cats, dolphins or koala bears? While illustrator Tom LaBaff shows them how to draw these and many other animals in four easy steps, author Stephanie LaBaff shows readers how to write a story to go along with their artwork.
16) Contemporary Art
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Contemporary art includes a lot of recent art movements, including some types of performance art and even Banksy! This book introduces readers to both the concepts of contemporary art as well as defining what a museum and gallery are and who some of the most famous figures are in the art movement. Activities following each artist profile encourage readers to try out different kinds of contemporary art for themselves! Combining the disciplines of art...
17) Impressionism
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To many, impressionist painters are the best known. From Edgar Degas to Mary Cassatt, the impressionists created beautiful works that are found in museums all over the world-and even more prints of them are found in homes! This book profiles some of these big-name impressionists and shows their famous pieces. Guided by a friendly gallery worker, readers investigate what features one finds in impressionist works, as well as the differences between...
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Origami-the Japanese art of paper folding-can be made to fit any occasion, even Christmastime! With the help of this engaging how-to guide, readers learn to fold festive projects such as a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a Star of Bethlehem. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each fold, while helpful photographs show what the projects look like at various stages. Young artists of many ages and abilities can enjoy folding these fun crafts,...
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Husband and wife team Stephanie and Tom LaBaff explore outer space in this fun book. Readers will discover how to draw different astronauts, aliens, vehicles, and space objects. Once their artwork is complete, readers write a story using the prompts in the book, or make up their own.
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Folding a paper craft and giving it as a gift can be a great way to give thanks to the important people in one's life. Readers of this informative volume learn how to fold all sorts of Thanksgiving origami crafts, from leaves and pumpkins to a turkey and even a model of the Mayflower. The paper models can be used as decorations and place cards, or they can just be made for fun! Colorful photographs guide readers through the step-by-step instructions,...
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