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Summary:
It’s pop, with a twist—a fun collection of works by such 20th century masters as Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Hockney that turns the art world into a fingertip sensation. What could be better than pulling on the lettuce in Claes Oldenburg’s Two Burgers with Everything? Or stroking the fluffy eyelashes on Warhol’s pink-toned Marilyn? It’s an experience kids will never forget.
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A great series!
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This was the first book I purchased for my nephew in the Touch the Art series. The collection of artwork is wonderful, and the "touch" parts of each page are different and ingenious. The problem I have with this book is that while the rhymes with each work are too silly and pandering for anyone but toddlers, some of the features are too fragile to last long with their little hands. For example, the first page is the Campbell's can on the cover, and the paper lid moves up and down. My nephew (14 months) sat on my lap to look at it, I showed him how it moved, and he effortlessly ripped it off.
A Great Book for Fun and Learning!
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This is a fantastic way for children to learn about famous artwork in a fun and stimulating way! Each page has a piece of artwork and a fun way to learn about it. I recommend this series of books for children of all ages! Parents will enjoy reading and children will have fun learning. This series makes a great gift!
This series iof books is awesome
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Excellent addition to the home school library. Expands knowledge of art in a wonderful way. Kids love to touch and this is a wonderful way to learn. A+++
The art and concept are great, the words less so
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My daughter loves to look through this book. She calls it "the dancing guys books" based on the first work shown---by Keith Haring. We all enjoy looking at the cakes in the Wayne Thiebaud painting, and the LOVE painting.
However, I wonder why the words are really necessary. The rhymes all seem forced and add very little to the book. The last one annoys me the most---"Icky, sticky mustard bread, Poke the crust and go to bed." Now what the point of that? I tried reading the text along with the pictures the first few times through, but soon gave up on it and just talk about the pictures as we go.
The touch and feel aspects are mixed. I guess they encourage kids to linger longer over each piece, but they aren't spectacular. For example, the page with cakes has only a few cakes with slightly raised patterns---hard even to notice. The robe picture has one fuzzy part of an arm---I think it would be just as enjoyable without it.
I don't mean to sound critical, as I do love the idea of this book---it's great to introduce kids to real art early on. I just think in this case, less would be more---less words, less gimmacks, more art!
great touch and feel art book!
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This is a great concept! Famous works of art are made more approachable by use of touch and feel! We love all the books in this series. My two girls are 3 yrs old and 18 months old and they both love touching this book! This book includes: Campbell's Soup Can- Andy Warhol Untitled- Keith Haring (red, blue and green figures dancing) Girl with Ball- Roy Lichtenstein Two Cheeseburgers with Everything- Claes Oldenburg The Woodcut Bathrobe- Jim Dine Cakes- Wayne Thiebaud Marilyn- Andy Warhol Love, Indiana Stable May 66- Robert Indiana Mustard on White- Roy Lichtenstein At the end of the book the authors have included a short paragraph about each work of art and the artist who created it, which is great for me since I never knew much about modern art. As with all the books in this series, the artwork is the main event- don't buy these books for the great literary prose- you'll be disappointed there. But the great art really makes up for it! You will be so engrossed by the artwork and the touch and feel that the lack of creative prose wont bother you! These books are great for kids and their parents! The famous works of art make touch and feel books more interesting for the parents, and the fun tactile elements make art education books more fun for the kids!
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