Today I have a lovely information book about The Renaissance to share with you. This book is part of the Odysseys in Art series, and talks about the art movement that began in the 1420's.
Anne Fitzpatrick shares the Renaissance with us through word in image.
In this book one would find lots of vibrant images. 16 full colour images scattered throughout the book, some as single pages, others as double pages.
Anne Fitzpatrick shares the Renaissance with us through word in image.
In this book one would find lots of vibrant images. 16 full colour images scattered throughout the book, some as single pages, others as double pages.
Each image comes with commentary about the picture as well as some of the history around it.
I loved this statement at the beginning of the book "The history of the world can be told through accounts of great battles, the lives of kings and queens, and this discoveries and inventions of scientists and explorers. But the history of the way people think and feel about themselves and world is told through art." (p9)
So the words in books tell the story, but so do the images made in the time period. They tell the story and if you think about the pictures, how the people felt about it. It's a great way to add to any study of history. :)
As you read the book, you will notice words in red, these words are part of the glossary found in the back of the book.
I loved this statement at the beginning of the book "The history of the world can be told through accounts of great battles, the lives of kings and queens, and this discoveries and inventions of scientists and explorers. But the history of the way people think and feel about themselves and world is told through art." (p9)
So the words in books tell the story, but so do the images made in the time period. They tell the story and if you think about the pictures, how the people felt about it. It's a great way to add to any study of history. :)
As you read the book, you will notice words in red, these words are part of the glossary found in the back of the book.
I love how cultural history is combined with the art history. It weaves together so well and provides depth to the art work of this time period.
Occasionally red pages pop up in the book.
Occasionally red pages pop up in the book.
As you can see, these pages show art work, along with some history. It fits together so nicely. Me... who enjoys art but doesn't think about it a whole lot, found this book so interesting to combine the art with the history in time.
A fun fact: Tommaso Guido was nicknamed Masaccio which means Clumsy Tom because he was so obsessed with art that he didn't take care of anything else. He would combine the style of different artists when we worked on frescos. He died suddenly at age 27.
And did you know that the folks who invented painting with oil tried to keep it a secret? Oh the intrigue in the world of art. Seriously... I learned things I never even dreamed of. :)
So, if you are looking for a good book with fun facts and great images, that ties history and art together well, this book will meet that end quite nicely.
A fun fact: Tommaso Guido was nicknamed Masaccio which means Clumsy Tom because he was so obsessed with art that he didn't take care of anything else. He would combine the style of different artists when we worked on frescos. He died suddenly at age 27.
And did you know that the folks who invented painting with oil tried to keep it a secret? Oh the intrigue in the world of art. Seriously... I learned things I never even dreamed of. :)
So, if you are looking for a good book with fun facts and great images, that ties history and art together well, this book will meet that end quite nicely.
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The Renaissance
Odysseys in Art Author: Anne Fitzpatrick The Creative Company 6.36 x 8.98 ยท 80 pages Ages 12-15 Reviewed for Raincoast Books Affiliate Links, provided for you ease of locating product, and they help me provide you with quality material. :) Canadian link: The Renaissance: Odysseys in Art
 American Link: Art with Odyssey, The Renaissance |
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