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Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
Last updated Sunday, August 15, 2021
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 0399580433
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Aug. 2021
Synopsis:
Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts - from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like 19th-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo.
Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.
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Read the introduction and timeline on pages 6-9 for an overview of the book. Review the table of contents and see if you want to jump from artist to artist.
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Chris Martin, who turned this book into a PDF for us, said, ''The 3rd Grade book, Women in Art is a long book; it’s encyclopedic. I suggest selecting some of the artists, but you must include the last one, Zaha Hadid. I came across her 520 West 28th Street building while strolling along the High Line in New York City. It is the most stunning building on the island. "
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School is starting in two days. How do you feel about that, especially since everyone will be masking up?
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A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.
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Do you know what an infographic is? An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic. In this book you will see infographics for each artist.
Vocabulary
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Excluded - denied access to a place or group
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Injustice - lack of fairness
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Visibility - to be able to see or be seen
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Archeologist - a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
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Excavation - the action of uncovering something, especially an archaeological site
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Feminist - a person who supports feminism
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Feminism - the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Review pages 34-35 for elements and principles of art and design. Use these pages to help guide any craft ideas.
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What are your favorite things to create?
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After reading this book, where can you find art? (Everywhere!)
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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