I like to use these books:
Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Masterpieces Coloring Book
Discovering Great Artists
Scholastic Art
I have one more, but can't find it online and the book is at school. All of
these have 1-2 page biographys that add abit more to a lesson. I also like
the "Meet the Artist" series, even though they are written for younger
students my older, lower level students enjoy them as well.
~Michal
3-12 Kansas Art Teacher
HS Digital Communications
Technology Integration Specialist
http://www.geocities.com/theartkids http://spotlight.digication.com/maustin
>> I have taken a new position in my district at the
>> high school level
>> where reading strategies are a main focus ( forced
>> by NCLB.)The
>> students I am working with this year are a very
>> mixed ability group. I
>> have a text that I must use , one which I think is
>> very well written ,
>> but some of the artist references need additional
>> background. I am
>> looking for a collection of artist biographies that
>> are written at a
>> middle elementary level, possibly one to two pages
>> in length per
>> artist. Does anybody have any sources for me? I
>> would appreciate them
>> so I could stay on target with the school's
>> improvement plan.
>> Cyndi in Illinois
