Award-winning artist and former family programs coordinator at the NYC Museum of Modern Art, author Joyce Raimondo, teaches children grades 1–5 how to use art as a springboard for their own self-expression.

An excellent introduction to Surrealism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Pop Art, and Abstract Art, each book follows the life and work of the masters and encourages creative ideas in young aspiring artists.

For each artist, a full-color reproduction of his or her famous artwork is paired with questions to get kids thinking about what they see. A short paragraph explains the artist's intentions, emphasizing facts kids will find interesting.

Easy-to-follow activities then provide hands-on experience with the artist's techniques, subject, and mediums, each illustrated with work by various child artists. Techniques include drawing, painting, pastels, collage, watercolor resist painting, sponge painting, mask making, printmaking, sculpture, and more.

Author — Joyce Raimondo.

Hardcover. 48 pages. 8" × 10" (20 cm × 25 cm).

Imagine That! — This book includes one work from six surrealists — Dali, Miro, Magritte, Ernst, Oppenheim, and Kahlo.

Picture This! — This book introduces kids to the world of Impressionism, featuring the art of five famous Impressionist artists, Monet, Pissarro, Degas, Renoir, and Cassatt.

Express Yourself! — This book introduces the art form of Expressionism and follows the life and work of masters in the genre.

Make it Pop! — This book introduces kids to Pop Art, featuring the work of several artists, including Lichtenstein, Warhol, Rauschenberg, Johns, Oldenburg, and Segal.

What's the Big Idea? — Through an array of intriguing questions and easy-to-follow, hands-on activities, kids are challenged to interpret what they see in six famous abstract artworks and to try the techniques themselves. Packed with great art and great activities, including illustrations by real kids, What's the Big Idea? is a valuable resource for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents alike.