The books also include general explanations of color, shape, line, and perspective. In addition to an index, each book contains games, scavenger hunts, art and writing activities, and recipes for the kids to enjoy. The first addition to this entertaining series is Impressionist Art by Ruthie Knapp and Janice Lehmberg. Following the general introduction, the book concentrates on impressionist art. With clear headings, we learn the origin and categories of impressionism, and many of our questions have been anticipated and answered by the knowledgeable authors.
Pictures accompany the text, and biographies of the artists are lively and full of fun facts.
Another in this series is American Art , also by Ruthie Knapp and Janice Lehmberg. The introduction of this book closely follows the first, except that photos of American art have been inserted. The same vivid format and chatty style is used to engage the reader. The creative activities section is also included. The third book by Ruthie Knapp and Janice Lehmberg is Egyptian Art .