{"product_id":"modern-art-for-kids-hands-on-art-and-craft-activities-inspired-by-the-masters-9780760382073","title":"Modern Art for Kids: Hands-On Art and Craft Activities Inspired by the Masters","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a fun and engaging illustrated journey through modern art history, from Impressionism to Minimalism, to meet key artists and make crafts inspired by their work.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Art for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, the debut book in the Art Stars series, is a \u003cb\u003echarmingly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e hands-on guide packed with fun facts, \u003cb\u003eamazing stories about the lives of artists\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003earty-crafty activities\u003c\/b\u003e for interactive learning. Filled with bite-sized summaries, the aim of this book is \u003cb\u003eto inspire curious kids\u003c\/b\u003e with interesting art topics and expose them to the freedom of creativity and the power of imagination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Explore these and more \u003cb\u003eincredible artists and art movements: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Claude Monet (Impressionism) - Make your own serene Paper Pond Lilies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vincent van Gogh (Post-Impressionism) - Use expressive swirls to make a Salty Night. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sonia Delaunay (Orphism) - Experiment with bright colors and shapes by making Colorful Lollipops. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Frida Kahlo (Surrealism) - Channel the artist and her work by making an upcycled Flower Crown. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Andy Warhol (Pop Art) - Set up your own \"Factory\" and make a Recycled Tray Print. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e So journey through the ages, let your imagination run wild, and \u003cb\u003ebecome an art star!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eArt Stars series\u003c\/b\u003e introduces kids to the story of art through fun illustrated biographies of influential artists paired with simple hands-on activities inspired by their work. For thousands of years, people have been making and enjoying art. From miniature paintings to monumental sculptures, art is a universal language to express beliefs and feelings. Over the course of history, art historians have tried to organize all the different styles and types of art into movements. You don't need to know anything about art to enjoy it, but learning the fascinating stories of artists and art movements will help you enjoy it even more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Ho Poon\u003c\/b\u003e is an art historian with a double masters from University of Cambridge and Sotheby's Institute of Art. She is a cultural professional who is passionate about education and crafting. She consults for major art institutions and organizations around the world and sits on the Advisory Council of Design Trust, the Advisory Committee of MILL6's Centre for Heritage, Arts, and Textiles, and serves as a Board Member of Ocean Park Corporation, chairing its Conservation \u0026amp; Education sub-committee. \u003ci\u003eModern Art for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut children's book. Like many mothers, she strives to find a balance between her career and her family, and this book is the representation of combining her two life passions. She lives with her husband and three children in Hong Kong, and regularly shares their crafting activities via instagram @littlecitytales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShannon Yeung \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist and designer interested in asking questions through whimsical forms. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in Philosophy and Art \u0026amp; Design and is passionate about pursuing questions at the intersection of both. Experienced in illustrations, ceramics and origami, she is always looking to explore new mediums for storytelling. Outside of publishing, she has done research in digital fabrication accessibility and was involved in \u003ci\u003eWhite Cube\/Black Box\u003c\/i\u003e, a museum exhibition about fair representation in arts and algorithms. Shannon is currently based in Boston where she is an information designer by day and experimenting with paper craft and prose at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614605185298,"sku":"9780760382073","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_52328907-0a74-4727-bb1e-59b5ef4b6526.jpg?v=1732452189","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/modern-art-for-kids-hands-on-art-and-craft-activities-inspired-by-the-masters-9780760382073","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}