School Library Journal - Barbara Wysocki
The six titles in the "Art on the Wall" (Heinemann Library, 2008; Gr 4-8) series cover distinct artistic movements from The Renaissance to Pop Art with primary emphasis on work of the (late) 19th and the 20th centuries. Each title includes visual examples by outstanding artists; clear, concise explanations; and concludes with related websites and time lines. Have students share these titles, then discuss their observations with their classmates as part of a pre-trip museum orientation. - Barbara Wysocki, Curriculum Connections--School Library Journal 11/2/2010
November 2, 2010Library Media Connection - Jodi Kearns
This series is amazing! Every time I turned to a new page, I was drawn into the volume a little deeper. Topics include descriptions of art within each movement; history and stories; global influence, and lives of the artists. Each discussion showcases color reproductions and uses the art to further define the techniques that were made manifest by the artists of each movement. Readers are challenged to notice techniques specific to each movement in the work of both famous and less-famous artists. Aside from the clear and concise writing and corollary knowledge gained, my favorite feature of this series is the random interjections of a "Try It Yourself" feature. For example, Jackson Pollock’s unprimed, off-the-easel canvasses were the foundation of the expression of his genius. The Abstract Expressionism volume invites budding artists to create an intentional paint-dribble representation of an idea using simple materials found in any home or classroom. Volumes include biographies and continued-learning projects. Bibliography. Glossary. Timeline. Index. Highly Recommended. Jodi Kearns, PhD, Information Science, University of Akron (Ohio)<i>Library Media Connection</i>8/25/09
August 25, 2009
