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Action! : Movement in Art

Action! : Movement in Art

Published in
2005

Description

Artists have used many different tricks and techniques to capture movement in their paintings or sculptures. This wonderfully attractive book explores these by looking at a wide variety of art including works by Seurat, Delacroix, van Gogh, Monet, Hokusai, Turner, Jackson Pollock, Escher, Vasarely, Delauney and Munch. Inspired by the method used in galleries and museums in talking about art with children, readers are invited to look at the works and think about what the artists have done and why. Details in the works are pointed out and questions are posed for readers to think about. Outline information about the artists and the works (including a graphic representation of the works' relative sizes) are provided at the back of the book. A glossary and index are included. Ideal for curriculum work at KS2 and KS3, these books will inspire readers of 9 - 12 to look at art in new ways.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages

Why to read

  • Provides a comprehensive understanding of how movement has been represented in art throughout history.
  • Features high-quality reproductions of artwork that illustrate the concept of movement in various styles and mediums.
  • Includes insightful commentary from the author, Anne Civardi, who is an expert in art history and visual communication.
  • Offers educational value for students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their appreciation of dynamic elements in visual art.