I Can Be Creative: Talented Artists Who Inspired the World

by Shalini Vallepur

Overview

Art can open people up to new ideas about the world and move them to think more deeply about themselves. Creativity inspires creativity. The amazing artists featured in this motivating volume created works of art that still inspire us today. Readers will learn about the lives of such important figures as Leonardo da Vinci, Harriet Powers, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel. They'll learn about their lasting contributions to the art world. They'll also be invited to make art through imaginative and appealing activities. Thought-provoking quotes from artists throughout the narrative will further develop and motivate your artists of tomorrow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978519657
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Series:	I Can Be... Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

I Can Be…Creative 4

Leonardo da Vinci 6

Harriet Powers 8

Vincent van Gogh 10

Pablo Picasso 12

Be Like Picasso 14

Coco Chanel 16

Be Like Chanel 18

Augusta Savage 20

Frida Kahlo 22

Andy Warhol 24

Yayoi Kusama 26

Thanakupi 28

More Creative People 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–6—These titles introduce young readers to great achievers in the fields of exploration, leadership, science, art, advocacy, and athletics. Famous and lesser-known figures are examined in brief sketches accompanied by quotations. The subjects represent diverse backgrounds and time periods, from the Egyptian ruler Hatshepsut to contemporary female wrestler Geeta Phogat. Some of these individuals will be new to readers, such as artist Yayoi Kusama, marine biologist Sylvia Earle, and chemist Tu Youyou. The narratives are not comprehensive, but they provide interesting introductions. Unfortunately, the colorful, simple drawings, which only vaguely resemble the subjects, will attract younger readers rather than the targeted audience. Clever Scientists Who Changed the World does not include the death date of Katherine Johnson. VERDICT While these are pleasant biographical introductions, the reading level of the text does not necessarily match the illustrations. The target demographic will pass, while younger browsers may be frustrated; librarians should pass as well.

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