Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World - Paperback

by Maryann Kohl (Author), Jean Potter (Author)

Offering an exciting way to teach abstract concepts of geography and culture through concrete art activities, this book of fun, easy-to-do art activities uses collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to educate children. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for each project.

Back Jacket

An ideal way to start children on an exciting, creative adventure towards global understanding! The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to help children appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Each activity is explained in step-by-step detail an accompanied by geographic and cultural background to help you make the most of the teaching possibilities.

Author Biography

Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House. Her philosophy, "It's the process, not the product," guides her writing as she provides open-ended art activities for young children. MaryAnn's activities focus on the experience of art, not the final product a child creates.