Kelly Milner Halls and the Wonders of Weird
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I was surprised by the variety of artists featured in this slim book. Kelly Milner Halls has written 15 brief biographies of some old masters like Michelangelo, some modern icons like Kahlo, and some lesser-known contemporary artists. There are sculptors as well as painters, photographers as well as collage-makers, Asian as well as Western artists. The variety of people and styles will encourage young readers to experiment with art forms and enjoy creating without getting hung up by the fear of mistakes or judgements. These clearly-written biographies include descriptions of a few outstanding works by each artist. Suggestions for further exploration and fun facts are included at the end of each biography.

Author Gail Karwoski



About the book

Amazing stories of artists with a unique view of the world—for kids ages 8 to 12
Art makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place to live! Throughout history, all over the world, artists have created beautiful pieces that inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 artists from today and long ago, and how their diverse experiences and beliefs brought their work to life.
This book of famous artists for kids includes:
  • Stories set in stone—Learn about sculptors from hundreds of years ago, like Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and how they used marble to recreate human bodies in incredible detail.
  • Powerful pictures—Read the stories of photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron and Gordon Parks who captured the faces and lives of ordinary people to draw attention to their struggles.
  • Art as self-expression—Discover how Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat used their vibrant painting style to make bold statements about who they were and where they were from.
Show any aspiring artist that they have a strong and beautiful point of view with this illuminating art history book for kids.
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