Rangoli: An Indian Art Activity Book (Parents' Choice Recommended)
Rangoli, an Indian Art Activity Bookis a sturdy, spiral bound instruction book on creating artistic designs called rangoli, especially adapted for children age 9 and up. For a fun, creative, and easily learned artistic activity, rangoli is the ideal activity. Rangoli can be drawn on the ground, with natural colors and materials, or on paper or even computer. Beginners find it easier to start using different grids to help them learn some of the common techniques, such as connecting the dots or looping the loops. Rangoli is full of different blank grids that can be enlarged and copied or used right in the book for creating rangoli designs. Further study presents the art meets math chapter, which teaches children to analyze and explore shapes, patterns, and find reflections of nature in the rangoli design medium. Art activities such as how to draw an elephant, or how to design a maze are included. Rangoli is a wonderful children's art project book that is both culturally enriched and informative and educational. --Midwest Book Review. . . this super activity book, full of easy, complex, and ingenious patterns, shows the scope for optical illusions, mazes, and geometric symmetry to bring math lessons to life. The book is full of beautiful ideas but it's just the beginning, enough to get your imagination flowing.--Jane Manaster, citybookreview.comI liked how you had to plan ahead and think out your design if you wanted it to be symmetrical. A great tool for using math without knowing you are! You can even use the grids for making your own labyrinth or maze!--Lisa Rupertus, astheygrowup.comWhen we received it, she immediately got started. And didn't stop for a couple of days while she finished the entire book. . . Definitely check it out; use it as a just-for-fun book, or as a gateway into the Indian culture!--Tiffany Manley, sweetphenomena.com. . . the thing I loved the most . . . Looking at the beautiful creations that are pictured throughout the book . . . I highly recommend this book. Actually, I honestly think everyone would enjoy looking at this book.--Noelle D., jumpin-beans.blogspotI love this book! It makes [my daughter] use her brain! Best of all, it doesn't require any batteries and keeps her busy for hours! It just takes some brain power and creativity. The book truly supports the kids and guides them to how to draw Rangoli.--Lisa Martin, lisareviews.com. . . everyone in our family has used this book because it's so much fun. . . By using rangoli grids, even people who don t have a strong talent for art can create gorgeous drawings and unique patterns. Imagine your children s sense of accomplishment when they see what they can make!--Susan Heim, susanheim.blogspot.comThis book is sure to entertain and educate generations to come and is must-have for any home library.--Sandie Lee, bumplesfamilyfirst.blogspot.com/Beautiful photographs of completed Rangoli pieces help kids envision ideas, and the entire book is an open-ended, unique activity book sure to please. No real art talent needed! --Lee Littlewood, creators.comThis book is sure to entertain and educate generations to come and is must-have for any home library.--Sandie Lee, bumplesfamilyfirst.blogspot.com/Beautiful photographs of completed Rangoli pieces help kids envision ideas, and the entire book is an open-ended, unique activity book sure to please. No real art talent needed! --Lee Littlewood, creators.com