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Art with Everyday Things

by Susie BROOKS
9781538322192. ea vol: 32p. (Let's Make Art). glossary. photos. PowerKids. Jan. 2018. lib. ed. $27.50.
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Gr 2–5—The two-to-four-step art projects in these titles introduce cool techniques most kids will benefit from—printing with plastic wrap or adding soap or salt to vary texture. The suggestion to use templates, collage, and cut-and-assemble shapes relieves some of the pressure that can come with free-form drawing and painting. Printing and Stamping is a standout selection for the way it encourages users to examine familiar objects and experiment with the impressions each one might make. Scrap Paper reveals the artistic potential in patterned paper—a cognitive shift that can be a minor revelation for young people. Likewise, Hands trains readers to extrapolate meaning or see abstract shapes as building blocks to representational content. Cheerful colors and a vibrant graphic border tie the titles together visually.
VERDICT Encourage budding artists to look at shapes and materials in new ways with this great series.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2018

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