Introducing children to basic and complex shapes through the Metropolitan Museum's extensive and varied collections, this book features the work of a diverse range of artists. Each shape has two spreads. Full color.
Absolutely lovely book that children will love to ponder and enjoy. It helps children truly learn how to find shapes outside the usual textbook form and also encourages finding shapes in the environment. My only complaint is that the oval depicted in the book is an ellipse. An ellipse always has two axes of reflection; an oval has one or more. So, an egg-shape is an oval, but not an ellipse.
a beautiful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is beautifully done, I loved looking at the pictures and wanted to offer a different perspective of shapes in the world. Unfortunately it does not hold my 3 year old sons interest. I think the book is worth it though and will try again when he is older.
An Art Museum and the Element of Shape
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I find this book a very nice way to introduce my elementary art classes to the element of shape in art. The pictures and presentation are clear and it gives a nice overview of what a museum might include for those that have not visited one. Students enjoy the pictures over and over.
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