In "How Artists See Animals" children can see how Franz Marc
transformed an ordinary cow into a magical one by using brilliant
colours; how Roy Lichtenstein created goldfish out of metal; how
John James Audubon depicted the elegance of a flamingo in its
natural environment; and how Robert Jew made an iguana look so real
that it seems about to crawl off its canvas. This text is part of a
series of interactive, inquiry-based books designed to teach
children about the world by looking at art and about art by looking
at the world. Each volume presents 16 diverse works of art, all
devoted to a subject that every child already knows from personal
experience. Author Colleen Carroll''s engaging, conversational text
is filled with thought-provoking questions and imaginative
activities that spark children''s natural curiosity both about the
subject of the artwork they are looking at and about the way it was
created. This direct, interactive approach to art - and to the
world - aims to promote self-exploration, self-discovery, and
self-expression. The books introduce basic artistic concepts,
styles, and techniques. For children who want to know more about
the artists whose works appear in each book, biographies are
provided at the end, along with suggestions for further reading and
an international list of museums where each artist''s works can be
seen. As children begin to understand the multitude of ways that
artists see, they should deepen their appreciation of art and
artists, of the world around them, and of their own unique
vision.