- What are stringed instruments? - How does a violin make a sound? - Where might you find a sitar being played? Get in tune with musical instruments. This series gives readers a clear introduction to the groups of instruments that make up the orchestra. It explains how each group makes sound and explores how the instruments are used in different types of music around the world. Strings loks…
Dear Ms. Brandt, This is my report on my favorite artist, Claude Money. Did you know he hardly ever liked his own paintings? He tore lots of them up. He even threw some in the river! I hope you like what i have written!
Art is fundamental can be used by teacher with extensive art training who must explain complicated concepts to first grades, or by teacher or home-schoolers with no such background who suddenly find they will be teaching art. Author and educator Eileen Prince has developed a comprehensive art curriculum that can be integrated into any teacher's existing instruction. Her detailed lessons, develo…
Understand the creative genius of 50 famous painters through striking reproductions of their work. Stylistic trademarks, favoured subjects and techniques of each great artist are highlighted in their paintings, while authoritative text provides fascinating biographical and historical details. Artist selection spans the 15th to 20th centuries, enabling you to trace the development of different…
50 of the world's greatest structures explored through spectacular pictures. Every important architectural style, from ancient Egyptian to postmodern, is shown in detail with annotations to highlight important features. Featured sites illustrate changes in architecture in both eastern and western cultures, with examples of the work of great architects from Christopher Wren to Lloyd Wright. A…