Think like an artist
Woolf, Alex, 1964-2022
Book
Total copies: 1
Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking. By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A Scientist
Main title:
Think like an artist / written by Alex Woolf ; illustrated by David Broadbent.
Author:
Woolf, Alex, 1964-, authorBroadbent, David, 1977-, illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Wayland, [2022]
Collation:
48 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: 2021.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1: What is art?1: Use your eyes1: Find the beauty1: Rembrandt van Rijn: Dutch artist1: Connect and combine1: Reuse old materials1: Learn from great artists1: Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist1: Plan carefully1: Practise regularly1: Experiment1: Make mistakes1: Review your work1: Wu Guanzhong: Chinese artist1: Ask for help1: Work with others1: Give and receive feedback1: Georgia O'Keeffe: American artist1: Set yourself goals1: Challenge yourself1: Don't expect perfection1: Glossary1: Further information1: Index
ISBN:
9781526316554 (pbk)
Dewey class:
700
Language:
English
Subject:
Art -- Juvenile literatureArt -- Technique -- Juvenile literatureCreative thinking -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+ArtChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Art & artistsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Work & industry / world of workChildren's / Teenage general interest: Science & technology: general interesFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2Interest age: from c 9 yearsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiography
BRN:
455185