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Five Faves: Artists and Their Art Through the Years

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I went to France for the first time at the end of last year and spent the majority of my time there appreciating art--art in museums, in flea markets, in the middle of parks--pretty much everywhere! For art lovers and aspiring artists, check out the list below!  

Where Did Van Gogh Go?
Written by Satu Hameenhao-Fox
Illustrated by Leonie Despres
New York: DK Publishing, 2024. Informational. 31 pages.

Travel through centuries of history to meet 10 famous artists!  Each artist has a brief paragraph explaining their background and a full two page spread inspired by each artist's art and style, with objects to seek and find. 

Written by Ruth Millington
Illustrated by Ellen Surrey
Lincoln, MA: Nosy Crow Inc., 2024. Informational. 61 pages.

From ancient cave paintings to contemporary art installations, explore artists and their art through the ages.  And once you've had your fill of learning about and seeing other people's art, pick up your supplies and make art of your own with the unique art ideas included in this book!

Written by Sharna Jackson
Illustrated by Marilyn Esther Chi 
New York: Thames & Hudson, 2024. Informational. 47 pages.

Featuring artists working in a variety of different media, Black Artists Shaping the World includes 14 full color reproductions and is both an ode and an inspiration to black artists everywhere.

Written by Stephanie Ho Poon
Illustrated by Shannon Yeung
Beverly, MA: Rockport, 2023. Informational.128 pages.

Make crafts and art inspired by famous artists with this hands-on guide to modern art for kids. 

Written by Paula Liz
Illustrated by Bambi Ramsey
Beverly, MA: Rockport Publishers, 2024. Informational. 128 pages. 

A celebration of marginalized diverse artists from around the world!  While most readers may not recognize the artists highlighted in this book, they will be inspired by the amazing life stories and impressive art of each of them. Not only will they come away with a greater appreciation for some lesser known, but incredibly talented, artists, they will also learn how to nurture their own creative endeavors. 
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