“For the first time, he painted what he heard!”
“For the first time, he painted what he heard!”
In the classroom, this book can link to lessons about creativity, self-expression, and the importance of following one‘s passions, encouraging students to explore their own artistic abilities.
pickThis book was published in 2014 and is a picture book that falls under the genre of children's nonfiction. It tells the inspiring story of Vasily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, who discovered the magical connection between color and sound through his unique paint box. This book received the 2015 Caldecott Honor.
"I can hear the colors!"
teachers can use this book to explore the history of abstract art and Kandinsky's techniques. Students can create their own abstract pieces and discuss their meanings.
pickThis picture book tells the story of Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, and how he was inspired by the world around him. Through vivid illustrations and rhythmic text, Rosenstock captures Kandinsky's creativity and passion for art. The book explores the connection between art and emotion, making it a delightful read. It inspires readers to see the beauty in creativity.
pickPublished: 2014
This is a book about a young boy who loves everything to be very proper until he opens up a paint box given to him by his aunt. He starts painting what he hears and soon finds that no one else hears colors the way he does.
Awards: Caldecott Medal, ALSC Notable Children's Books, Notable Social Studies Trade Books, ILA Teachers' Choice Reading List, Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award
#curiouscovers #abstractart An unusual take on Plath that I had to find , but haven‘t read yet .Delaunay is one of my favorite artists.
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I loved this memoir I read earlier this month and it fits today's prompt for #AbstractArt.
