How Artists See Animals : Mammal, Fish, Bird, Reptile

by Colleen Carroll

With these four volumes, Abbeville launches a breakthrough series of interactive, inquiry-based books designed to teach children about art by looking at the world, and about the world by looking at art. 34 full-color illustrations in each book. each.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

Teacher, writer, art lover, gardener, shelter dog mama, collector of vintage quilts, American colored pottery, and Bakelite bracelets, mother of three beautiful and kind daughters, wife of the smartest, most decent human being I know, and grateful author of the How Artists See series, a project that was born while standing in front of a Wassily Kandinsky painting of a rainy day, and for 25 years has bestowed on me unimaginable gifts. I hope you enjoy my books, and thank you for choosing them.

Reviews

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned about this series from reading a review of a relaunched edition (with new material) and I'm enthralled. What better way to teach art to children than to start with what they know and ask questions that help them to expand from there. The selections are great and the questions Carroll asks are great. There are short biographies at the end and a list of museums where you can see the artists' works. My only complaint is that I wish the images were bigger--that the whole book, in essence, could be magnified. This is a great resource for both parents and educators in a culture where fine art is not taught or appreciated nearly as much as it should be.

[Crystal M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish more info about the artworks had been included, such as medium and dimensions. This book is meant to start conversation with young children and focus on their observations and thoughts, rather than giving hearty info about the art itself.

[Alissa Faust · Rating 3 out of 5]

This explores various artists and art techniques used to depict animals. Great for use in an art class.

[Analee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for children to look, observe and respond to different artwork. We've had some really great discussions with this book.