Science and Technology (Through Artist's Eyes) - Hardcover

Bingham, Jane

9781406201543: Science and Technology (Through Artist's Eyes)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406201545 ISBN 13: 9781406201543

Publisher: Raintree, 2006

This fascinating series explores the interpretation of universal themes such as war, science and love by artists throughout history, and from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Providing an interesting insight into the artist's world, this series offers another viewpoint on the world around us and the development of different cultures. This work: explores and contrasts the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures; covers a wide range of media including photography, historical paintings, posters, sculpture, textiles and film; and content boxes explain what was happening in the wider world, providing a useful context and a cross-curricular link to history.

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About the Author:

Jane Bingham is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4–7—As great strides were being made in science and technology, artists were responding in their own ways. Painters such as Rembrandt and, much later, Thomas Eakins were fascinated by the advancements in medicine. Steam engines intrigued Turner and Monet. These are just a few examples of the intersecting of technology and science with art. Throughout Science & Technology, printing, measuring time, engineering, and communications are touched upon along with the artwork inspired by various discoveries. Using the same format, Society & Class succinctly looks at how artists have depicted the lives of farmers, hunters, rulers, slaves, soldiers, and merchants throughout history. Social change such as the French and American Revolutions inspired artists, while the rise of Communism and Fascism had a chilling effect on art. In both volumes, the full-color reproductions are well chosen and of good quality. The information is brief, but it provides a well-thought-out overview of these artistic interpretations.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA
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