The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America (Bob Raczka's Art Adventures)

Raczka, Bob

ISBN 10: 0822575086 ISBN 13: 9780822575085

Publisher: Millbrook Pr, 2008

Synopsis

Uses reproductions of paintings and photographs, along with statements about America, to introduce young readers to American ideals and landscapes.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Raczka lives with his wife, sons, daughter, and dog, Rufus, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He is the author of several children s books, but Guyku is his first with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Visit Bob at www.bobraczka.com

From Booklist:

In his previous art books for children, Raczka has celebrated cultures, periods, and styles; this time his focus is on diversity in the U.S. Starting off with John Trumbull’s glowing painting “The Declaration of Independence,” the 18 beautifully reproduced works of art in this collection cut a swath across the country—including farms and cities, baseball and jazz, hard work and sacrifice, native peoples and immigrants. There’s even a double-page spread of Judy Chicago’s “Rainbow Shabbat,” which pictures people of many races and religions celebrating together. The final comment, “America is a work in progress,” brings history and art together. Concise notes about each picture at the back of the book will help children and those who are reading to them find out more about the artists and their work. Great for teachers as well as children interested in art. Grades 1-3. --Hazel Rochman

About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0822575086
• ISBN 13: 9780822575085
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32