| Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (Smart About Art) | |
| ISBN: 9780448426112 Author: Cocca-Leffler, Maryann Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Published: October 2001 Retail: $14.89 OUR PRICE: $3.09 You Save 79% Binding Type: Library Binding Annotation: The conceit behind these biographies is that they were written by elementary-grade students as reports on the painters. Each book opens with a letter from their teacher, "Ms. Brandt," outlining some questions the student might want to think about when preparing the assignment: why did you pick this artist; if you could ask him or her three questions what would they be; and did you learn anything that surprised you? Unfortunately, the end results are cluttered pages and possibly confusing content. While each book includes facts about the subject's life (birth date and place, childhood, work, etc.), it also incorporates little bits of information about the child who is writing the report. For example, Kristin, the "author" of Degas, includes her own self-portrait next to the artist's. The material presented on each subject is strictly biographical; there is no discussion of the artists' technique or place in art history. Colorful pages and lettering highlight the many reproductions, photographs, childlike drawings, and snippets of text. The "Getting to Know the World's Great Artists" series (Children's) presents solid factual information along with reproductions |
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| Additional Information |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 9.28" L x 7.32" W 32 pages |
| Bargain Category: Upper Elementary, Reference, History, Early Elementary, Biographies, Art/Music |
| Grade level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th |