When youngsters find out about well-known artists in picture books and narrative nonfiction tales, it helps readers keep in mind the well-known artists in a deeper approach. Why? As a result of tales assist us keep in mind info, giving the artists a spot in our background information connected to a narrative.
This is the reason I like instructing youngsters about nice artists utilizing narrative fiction and nonfiction image books.
Listed below are our favourite youngsters’s books about well-known artists.
Image Books about Well-known Artists
Touch the Art: Make Van Gogh’s Bed by Julie Appel
Make Van Gogh’s Mattress is a Contact the Artwork collection contact and really feel board e-book that introduces youngsters to well-known artists. I like it! Don’t miss the opposite titles on this collection like Touch the Art: Pop Warhol’s Top, Touch the Art: Brush Mona Lisa’s Hair, and Touch the Art: Catch Picasso’s Rooster.
Matisse Dance with Joy by Susan Goldman Rubin
A easy image e-book that expresses the emotions one may have whereas taking a look at a Matisse portray — “Typically I need to dance!” This board e-book is a part of a series by Goldman Rubin, the others are Andy Warhol’s Colours, Magritte’s Creativeness, Jacob Lawrence within the Metropolis, and Counting with Wayne Thiebaud.
My Cup of Art by Katerina Karolik
What would a well-known artist’s depiction of a cup seem like? Discover out on this sturdy pop-up board e-book. Cups from Kazimir Malevich, Egon Schiele, Edward Hooper, Yayoi Kusama, and others. I used to be upset that just one feminine artist was represented.
Miffy and the Artists written and illustrated by Dick Bruna
Be part of Miffy and her buddies as they expertise well-known works of paintings that pertains to their day–whether or not pouring water on crops or dressing in dots or ready for one thing. The well-known piece of paintings is side-by-side a cartoon illustration with minimal textual content about it, loads of white house, and sometimes, an interactive query for the reader. “Do you’ve got a quiet place the place you wish to learn?” Very participating and interesting.
If DaVinci Painted a Dinosaur by Amy Newbold, illustrated by Greg Newbold
Introduce youngsters to nice artists like Grandma Moses, Mary Cassat, DaVinci, Qi Baishi, Alma Thomas, and so many extra! I like this e-book’s participating illustrations exhibiting the fashion of every well-known artist. You’ll see Degas’ dinosaurs turning pirouettes, Matisse’s colourful paper dinosaurs, Warhol’s dinosaur soup, and even the Dino Lisa. Playful, relatable, and instructive.
If Picasso Painted a Snowman by Amy Newbold, illustrated by Greg Newbold
This inventive e-book takes us via a tour of snowman artwork — extra particularly, how 17 well-known artists would paint a snowman — from Lichtenstein to Monet to van Gogh. All of the snowmen are painted in a unique fashion and set in several settings. Use this e-book to encourage your personal snowman portray AND develop into extra acquainted with these well-known artists’ types.
Dear Vincent written by Michael Chook, illustrated by Ella Beech
With letters from Vincent’s brother and easy narration, we see that Vicent is an artist whose brother encourages him via letters. Vincent explores, discovering folks and landscapes to color and portray the sunflowers he’s grown. Excellent illustrations in a method adjoining to Van Gogh’s adorn every web page — it’s a visible feast!
A Party for Florine: Florine Stettheimer and Me written and illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg
Bravo to the creator for making a singular biography that’s really informational fiction with a primary particular person narrator. The narrator pertains to Florine as a Jewish lady who additionally loves artwork. She thinks about what sort of meals she would serve at events if she have been Florine. The accompanying illustrations are filled with motion and whimsy, just like the textual content. Studying this makes you need to be taught extra in regards to the artist.
Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge, illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann
I’m impressed with the way in which the creator shares crucial details about Kahlo, one in all my very own favourite artists. Learn how Kahlo likes to color herself and the way she paints her emotions and her actuality with symbolism. A stunning introduction to this sensible, iconic artist from Mexico.
The Stories of the Mona Lisa: An Imaginary Museum Tale about the History of Modern Art by Piotr Barsony
Open this e-book and also you’ll be engrossed from the primary web page. You’ll see the Mona Lisa re-imagined from the creative fashion of modern-day painters (Monet, Manet, Cezanne, Picasso, Bacon, Pollock, and others) with well-known types similar to cubism, expressionism, fauvism, impressionism, minimalism, surrealism. It’s actually cool!
The Noisy Paint Box; The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary GrandPre
Vasya Kandinsky was a correct however bored Russian boy till his aunt gave him a paint field. The paint whispered to him so he painted the sound of colours. For a time, Vasya ignored his paints since being an artist wasn’t thought-about correct. Fortunately for us all, he returned to his calling, portray summary artwork.
Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt
Anholt masterfully brings Leonardo da Vinci to life via the eyes of a younger boy named, Zoro, his apprentice. On this story, Zoro watches as da Vinci invents a flying machine. And, Zoro simply can’t resist giving it slightly take a look at. It’s a pleasant story advised in comedian kind that may fascinate younger readers. (Don’t miss Anholt’s different artist image books like Camille and the Sunflowers.)
Cezanne’s Parrot by Amy Guglielmo, illustrated by Brett Helquist
Cezanne works slowly and is completely different than the opposite artists of his day. But he persists doing artwork in his personal approach. All through his struggles, he tries to get his parrot to say, “Cezanne is a superb painter.” And ultimately, folks see his paintings and say, “Cezanne is a superb painter.” The colour palette and strategy of the illustrations set a Cezanne-ish temper as in the event that they have been his precise work.
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh
Mexican artist Don Lupe printed quick funny poems about skeletons and drew lithographs and skeleton etchings or engravings. His calaveras (skeleton photos) confirmed several types of folks and normally had a political or social message. They’re now iconic pictures for the celebration el Dia de Los Muertos. The paintings and graphic layouts completely complement this informative historical past.
Marcel’s Masterpiece: How a Toilet Shaped the History of Art by Jeff Mack
Youngsters will love this distinctive story about Marcel Duchamp, who took a urinal and referred to as it artwork. He didn’t thoughts that many individuals argued whether or not it was artwork or not as a result of he was blissful that it received folks to suppose. Again matter explains the DaDa motion. Duchamp, and different trendy artists. Minimize-out letters in dialogue bubbles and collage artwork will enchantment to readers.
Art is Everywhere A Book About Andy Warhol by Jeff Mack
Written in first particular person, Andy shares about his life and his paintings, beginning with drawing sneakers and dealing together with his mother. He beloved sporting wigs and began drawing issues round him — like soup cans and packing containers of soup pods. He displays on the criticism that his artwork isn’t actually artwork and asks you how one can inform when one thing is de facto artwork. Clear narration and cool-looking paintings make a compelling artist biography perfected for elementary-age readers.
Carmen and the House that Gaudi Built by Susan Hughes, illustrated by Marianne Ferrer
Carmen doesn’t need to transfer to the town, she prefers the nation and her imaginary pal lizard pal. Then, she meets the architect that her dad and mom employed for his or her new metropolis home and he not solely sees her lizard, he understands her love of nature. When she sees what Gaudí created with no proper angles and exquisite mosaics, she feels very proud of it.
Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter
Henri’s creative life began with portray however remodeled into paper-cutting when he was confined to a wheelchair. One other wonderful e-book about Henri Matisse is The Iridescence of Birds.
A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi by James Yang
Written in second particular person with interactive questions, see with the eyes of this artist. If you happen to’re a boy named Isamu, you wish to be alone. You toss grass within the air, take into consideration rocks, drag sticks within the stand, and play bamboo like a flute. Easy textual content and illustrations will introduce readers to the way in which this Japanese American artist sees nature.
Mary Blair’s Unique Flair: The Girl Who Became One of the Disney Legends by Amy Novesky, illustrated by Brittney Lee
Mary Blair’s life as an artist took her to Disney the place her work captured the magic on paper. In reality, she created the idea artwork for Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan in addition to designed the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland. She used her limitless creativeness to creatively pair distinctive colours, an emerald world, a fuchsia sea, or a turquoise moon, and create fortunately ever afters. Her story sparkles similar to the luminous mixed-media illustrations which embody colourful cut-paper paintings.
Yayoi Kusama: Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
Written within the first particular person and illustrated with daring black and white illustrations, you’ll find out about probably the most well-known dwelling artists, a inventive Japanese lady who loves dots and pumpkins and social justice.
Meet the Artists: The Pre-Raphaelites: An Art Activity Book by Helena Perez Garcia
Not solely is the artwork historical past fascinating but additionally consists of enjoyable, interactive prompts for youngsters similar to drawing flowers to match themes or draw a portrait of somebody . The e-book options artists and writers similar to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Julia Margaret Cameron, and Christina Rossetti. It’s readable, informative, and interesting.
Meet the Artist Frank Bowling An Art Activity Book by Helene Baum and Zoe Whitley
This can be a two in a single e-book — it’s a biography and an exercise e-book with out artwork actions that assist youngsters perceive the artwork of Frank Bowling. It’s fascinating and interesting.
Modern Art Explorer by Alice Harman, illustrated by Serge Bloch
I like the conversational narrator who makes the details about the paintings fascinating and relatable. Relating to the Bicycle Wheel, the creator writes, “Are you able to consider it? Somebody’s dumped a pile of junk in the course of this artwork gallery…That’s what Marcel Duchamp needed folks to really feel like. He was attempting to point out us that something may very well be artwork and anybody may make it.“
Uncle Andy’s: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol by James Warhola
The nephew of Andy Warhol is the creator of this story. He shares in regards to the enjoyable visits to Uncle Andy in NYC the place he will get to see how his uncle transforms junk into artwork.
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales, illustrated by Tim O’Meara
This might qualify as a starting reader e-book with its stark language first in English after which Spanish. The artwork is so distinctive with a mix of dolls, portray, and digital additions. Youngsters will be taught little or no about Frida Kahlo however it’s nonetheless a stunning introductory biography e-book.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrap the World The Story of Two Groundbreaking Environmental Artists by G. Neri, illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle
When these Jeanne-Claude met Christo met, they fell in love shortly. Jeanne-Claude beloved Christo’s concepts for artwork, and so they started a lifelong pursuit of making distinctive installations of wrapping objects discovered outdoors — together with giant public installations.
Mornings with Monet by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary Granpre
Descriptive, sensory writing reveals Cash waking up early, getting in his boat, and touring down the river. He waits for the sunshine after which he paints. “Just a few rays breakthrough; moist leaves droop over winding water.” His efforts and course of will present aspiring artists what goes right into a grasp’s portray. Nicely-written and beautiful. “Extra blue, much less violet, some yellow. Extra reflections, much less mist, some horizon. His brush strikes backwards and forwards, chasing daylight.”
Me, Frida by Amy Novesky
I went via a giant Frida section after dwelling in Puebla, Mexico for 2 summer season semesters. Her story is so intriguing, as is her artwork and Diego Rivera’s as effectively. This story shares how Frida tailored to San Francisco and realized to go after her dream of portray like her husband, the muralist Diego Rivera.
Sparky & Spike: Charles Schultz and the Wildest, Smartest Dog Ever by Barbara Lowell, illustrated by Dan Andreasen
You’ll get pleasure from this inspirational image e-book biography about artist/cartoonist Charles Schultz. Little Charles, nicknamed Sparky, adores his super-smart canine named Spike who drinks from the toilet sink and is aware of greater than 50 phrases and shall be featured in all Sparky’s drawing as a canine named Snoopy. Sparky additionally loves comics and drawing. Regardless of worries that he’s not adequate, he will get his first printed drawing is within the Sunday comics when he’s nonetheless a baby. Charming, pretty illustrations from Dan Anderson make this e-book framable.
My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winter
Georgia at all times adopted her personal path from childhood then to maturity. She moved to New Mexico the place she painted all day.
Magic Trash by J.H. Shapiro, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
That is the true story of artist Tyree Guyton who made his personal crime-ridden Detroit neighborhood into an city canvas within the Nineteen Eighties. His grandfather advised him to “paint the world” and that’s precisely what Guyton did utilizing homes, trash, discovered objects, and extra. Consequently, Guyton created magic and therapeutic for the group. Learn extra on the Heidelberg Project website.
When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden
“There as soon as was a younger pig named Pigasso” the story begins. Pigasso painted in a most uncommon approach. “On the similar time, there as soon as was a younger bull named Mootisse” who painted “massive, daring, shiny photos.” On this humorous story, the 2 artists are neighbors who dislike one another’s artwork — till sooner or later. This brightly illustrated image e-book will entertain and delight your youngsters — we expect it’s hilarious.
Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son by John Parra
In a first-person personal narrative, a boy accompanies his Papi to his job as a landscaper. He sees a classmate wanting via the window at him and feels awkward however focuses on serving to his dad on the nursery and visiting a brand new web site prepared for improvement. The boy asks if he can draw a design for the space and his father agrees and makes use of his design for the land. He realizes that he needs to make use of his artwork to inform tales of hardworking folks like his father and his pal Javier.
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing by Kay Haring What was Keith like as a boy? His mother writes that he drew on a regular basis. And grew as much as develop into a passionate, well-known artist.
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Melissa Candy
Horace beloved to attract. In reality, he preferred to color precisely what he noticed. Even after a wound in WWI prevented him from utilizing his proper arm, he started portray as an grownup once more. These work at the moment are hung in museums.
Katie Meets The Impressionists
We first discovered this image e-book on the library when AJ was 3 or 4 and I used to be so upset that I couldn’t order it as a result of it was out of print. The Katie books are a collection the place Katie visits a museum together with her grandmother and steps into an image and has a grand journey. You’ll be able to nonetheless order the books from a used bookstore however I hope that sooner or later they’ll publish these books about Katie assembly well-known artists once more.
Monet Paints a Day by Julie Danneberg
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe
This e-book received the Caldecott award for illustration in 2017. The illustrations are painted (and collaged) on discovered wooden and are EPIC! You may body each single web page! The story is in regards to the generally difficult younger lifetime of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel
The Cat and the Bird: A Children’s Book Inspired by Paul Kleeby Geraldine Elschner and Peggy Nille
I realized about The Cat and the Chook on a incredible weblog referred to as Deep House Sparkle, artwork classes for teenagers.
Benny started drawing his childhood world of cotton fields which is the place his dad and mom labored. As he grew up, his paintings turned a approach to assist others and struggle for justice and equal rights.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Mira brightens up her world together with her colourful work. Not solely that, she evokes everybody to color the town partitions with colourful murals.
Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art by Hudson Talbott
Whereas I wouldn’t name this story notably compelling, this image e-book biography is a good introduction to the American artist Thomas Cole. It begins together with his adolescence main into how he ultimately turned a profitable panorama artist.
Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Björk and Lena Anderson
Linnea travels together with her pal, Mr. Bloom, to Paris the place she learns about Claude Monet and Impressionism. They go to museums with Monet work and the websites he painted: his backyard, the well-known Japanese bridge, and the dawn over the Seine. This scrapbook-like e-book is crammed with full-color Monet work, previous images, and notes all through the story.
Covered in Color: Christo & Jeanne-Claude’s Fabrics of Freedom by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Susanna Chapman
Christo beloved colour and freedom. He escaped his first dwelling of communist-controlled Bulgaria for France the place he met his future spouse, and so they moved to the U.S. Collectively, they created large-scale artwork installations that weren’t meant to final with cloth and colour.
Anholt’s Artists Activity Book by Laurence Anholt
In case your youngster loves artwork, run to the shop and purchase this wonderful image e-book that’s half well-known artist biography and half exercise e-book. We find out about Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Matisse, Monet, and Cezanne and take a look at artwork actions that imitate every of the artists’ types. Anholt’s books are excellent for introducing nice artists to youngsters!
Degas Painter of Ballerinas by Susan Goldman Rubin
What a stunning narrative biography about Degas’s life and creative course of. Every web page of the story consists of one other full-color Degas paintings which nearly at all times takes up a couple of web page, stretching onto the other web page in a mesmerizing presentation. Stunning writing which is clearly well-researched makes this the quintessential Degas biography for youngsters. I extremely recommend this book!
Dancing Through Fields of Color: The Story of Helen Frankenthaler by Elizabeth Brown, illustrated by Aimee Sicuro
Helen didn’t like following the foundations in artwork. She experimented with mediums and colours on her personal however nonetheless adopted the foundations in her courses. After faculty, she met Jackson Pollock who broke the foundations with success which reminded her that she may do the identical factor.
Pencils, Pens and Brushes: A Great Girls’ Guide to Disney Animation by Mindy Johnson, illustrated by Lorelay Bovi
Find out about among the unbelievable ladies who labored at Disney’s animation from writers to artists to animators to researchers. Every biography skillfully captures the lady’s story, the place she began, her passions, her schooling, and the way she got here to work for Disney in addition to what she labored on whereas at Disney.
We Are Artists: Women who Made Their Mark on the World by Kari Herbert
I’m loving this book so much — it shares with well-written biographies (about 3- 5 pages for every lady) about so many feminine artists from completely different nations, every with their very own distinctive fashion and life expertise. From Yayoi Kusama of Japan to Alma Thomas of the U.S. to Amrita Sher-Gil of India and Hungary, uncover unbelievable, passionate artists with long-lasting affect.
The Ultimate Art Museum by Ferren Gipson
WOW — that is the MOST spectacular, well-organized, and fantastically designed artwork historical past e-book for youngsters that I’ve EVER learn. It’s a curated e-book that takes youngsters chronologically via 18 galleries from geographical areas and cultures such because the Far East, Historical Egypt, Medieval Europe, and Byzantine interval. Colourful borders and design, images and work with descriptions. Attractive — I extremely advocate this unbelievable e-book!
Modern Art for Kids: Hands-On Art and Craft Activities Inspired by the Masters by Stephanie Ho Poon
Organized by creative motion (impressionism to minimalism,) you’ll learn a bit in regards to the artwork actions and their well-known artists. After that, you’ll discover directions for a craft impressed by the artwork fashion, similar to printmaking and collage. A stunning, inviting design.
Why Is Art Full of Naked People? by Susie Hodge
My 11-year-old, artistically-inclined daughter thinks that is the BEST e-book! In reality, she says it’s been a lot better than this yr’s not-so-great artwork trainer at her faculty. You’ll discover out so many helpful info to questions you most likely didn’t even know you had similar to: Why is the whole lot blurry? Do artists copy one another? Why is artwork so costly? This e-book takes widespread child questions and helps youngsters perceive and recognize artwork in a deeper approach. Very fascinating!! I’m glad we personal it.
Splat! The Most Exciting Artists of All Time by Mary Richards
This e-book options well-known artists’ profiles that embody their paintings, massive thought, challenges, background, historic time, and related background info. Beginning with Michaelangelo and persevering with with Vermeer and Seurat to Kandinsky and Hepworth and extra, these are quick biographies that may train readers extra about every artist.
What are your favorite picture books about well-known artists?
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