Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning)

I have taught elementary art for over 20 years... I wouldn't be without this book. It is a fantastic resource on some of the more famous artists. I highly recommend this book

This is a great book to have on hand to teach art or for a rainy day. I love how she goes through various artistic means of expression: buildings, sculpting, painting, etc. She talks about an artist (and includes a picture & some info) and then you create! Very, Very clever! LOVE it! But then again, I love all of the Mary Ann Kohl books we've bought!

Filled with information on both artists and schools of art with simple projects for each, this book will be very useful at home or in the classroom.

As the author and publisher, I've listened to what some folks have said about wishing for color in this book. If only it were that simple -- and I agree it should be in color. When it was published, that wasn't an option. Hopefully, in time, I can go back and redo the "Discovering Great Artists" in color. It's expensive and challenging for a small company, but I will try.
What I've done for the time being is offer an online list of color images, in book page order, on my website at: [...] Viewing images for each great master is only one click away. Enjoy the online supplement!
And now, "Great American Artists for Kids" is coming (July 2008) and it is going to be FULL COLOR. See samples of the pages at: [...]
You'll love the color. I'm really excited about it! I'm glad that my company has progressed enough to finally offer a book in full color for parents, teachers, and kids. It makes the artwork hands-on clear and beautiful. Thank you!! MaryAnn Kohl, author and publisher

This book is exactly what they say, "hands-on". It has a wonderful selection of artists, starting with Giotto in 1266 ending with Van Allsburg in 1949. It covers such greats as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Renoir,Cezanne,Matisse,Kandinsky, Picasso, Grandma Moses, Rockwell,Pollock, Warhol and many others all in chronological order by date. It also includes a brief description of each artist and easy to follow instructions for using that artists style. It also shows examples of each artists artwork, along with icons telling what art technique is being used, how much planning and preparation will be needed and the artist style. Highly recommended for home or school.