Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World

by MaryAnn F. Kohl

Other authorsJean Potter (Author)
Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

372.5

Tags

Publication

Gryphon House (1998), Edition: Illustrated, 160 pages

Description

An ideal way to start children on an exciting, creative adventure towards global understanding! The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to help children appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Each activity is explained in step-by-step detail an accompanied by geographic and cultural background to help you make the most of the teaching possibilities.

User reviews

LibraryThing member brightring
An ideal way to start children on an exciting, creative adventure towards global understanding! The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to help children appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Each
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activity is explained in step-by-step detail an accompanied by geographic and cultural background to help you make the most of the teaching possibilities.

Reviews

"This book would be a great resource for teachers or others who work extensively with children. Parents who enjoy participating in craft projects with their children may also find inspiration here."

Grand Prairie News
"This 190-page book makes geography, culture and history real for school-age children through direct experience by crafting multi-cultural art from around the world."

Friends of the Earth
"Global Art combines the fun and creativity of art with the mysteries of history, the lure of geography and the diversity of the cultures of the world."

Jewish Journal
"A must have for teachers and parents who are looking for a lot of ideas, well packaged in an affordable format."

Children's Literature
"Definitely something for everyone!"

Parent and Preschooler Newsletter
"Over 135 projects make geography, culture and history real for children through direct, concrete experience."

Northwest Family
"It's global fun."

Port Arthur News
"... a wonderful compendium of plans for everything from an Ecuadorian dancing hat to Greek bread dough coins. Authors MaryAnn F. Kohl and Jean Potter give one-page instructions for more than 135 projects that are thought provoking and amusing."

West Coast Weekend
"The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction, and sculpture."

Frederick Post
"What better way to help children begin to appreciate people from all over the world than by art activities that reflect historical and present-day culture?"

Miller County Liberal
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LibraryThing member brightring
An ideal way to start children on an exciting, creative adventure towards global understanding! The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to help children appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Each
Show More
activity is explained in step-by-step detail an accompanied by geographic and cultural background to help you make the most of the teaching possibilities.

Reviews

"This book would be a great resource for teachers or others who work extensively with children. Parents who enjoy participating in craft projects with their children may also find inspiration here."

Grand Prairie News
"This 190-page book makes geography, culture and history real for school-age children through direct experience by crafting multi-cultural art from around the world."

Friends of the Earth
"Global Art combines the fun and creativity of art with the mysteries of history, the lure of geography and the diversity of the cultures of the world."

Jewish Journal
"A must have for teachers and parents who are looking for a lot of ideas, well packaged in an affordable format."

Children's Literature
"Definitely something for everyone!"

Parent and Preschooler Newsletter
"Over 135 projects make geography, culture and history real for children through direct, concrete experience."

Northwest Family
"It's global fun."

Port Arthur News
"... a wonderful compendium of plans for everything from an Ecuadorian dancing hat to Greek bread dough coins. Authors MaryAnn F. Kohl and Jean Potter give one-page instructions for more than 135 projects that are thought provoking and amusing."

West Coast Weekend
"The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction, and sculpture."

Frederick Post
"What better way to help children begin to appreciate people from all over the world than by art activities that reflect historical and present-day culture?"

Miller County Liberal
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

160 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

087659190X / 9780876591901
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