Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)
Several new offerings open up the world of art for young readers. Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas by art educator Carol Sabbeth provides a compelling introduction to this 19th-century movement, from the ill-received first exhibition to the artists' later acceptance; she also addresses the life and work of individuals such as Renoir, Degas, Cezanne and Mary Cassatt, and includes reproductions, 21 activities and instructions on how to "spot" an artist's work.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.