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A fun, informative full-color illustrated introduction to the lives and art of major artists developed especially for young students. Each DVD and companion book features Puffer the bird as interviewer and includes reproductions of key master works. Puffer analyzes the paintings, and children learn new ways to observe and think about art. Recommended for elementary through middle school students. Each DVD is 20–27 minutes long, and includes a teacher's guide with suggested activities. Delightful 32-page companion books are also available, and they reinforce all of the material presented in the DVDs. Dropping in on Grant Wood — Puffer and Wood discuss the artist's life and regionalist artwork which includes the famous American Gothic, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and Fall Plowing. The 20-minute video highlights Wood's interest in the countryside and his heroes. Dropping in on Matisse — Puffer flies into 20th century Paris to meet Henri Matisse and discovers how Matisse's paintings evolved from colorfully painted patterns to unique paper cutouts. Dropping in on Picasso — Join Puffer as he interviews Pablo Picasso about his prolific career. Learn how Picasso's art evolved from his Blue period to his Rose period, to Cubism and sculpture. Dropping in on Romare Bearden — Puffer lands in New York City to interview the famous artist Romare Bearden. Bearden uses a variety of media to make his unique images depicting family, urban life, and music themes. Puffer analyzes the artworks and thereby helps children to learn new ways to observe and think about art. 19 minutes. Dropping in on Rousseau — Puffer learns how self-trained artist Henri Rousseau developed a unique style of painting birds, animals, and plants. Dropping in on Andy Warhol — Pop artist Andy Warhol shows Puffer famous artworks and explains how he used different media to create them. Note — We regret that we cannot give refunds on videotapes, |
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