If Picasso Had a Christmas Tree
Grades 3-6.
By Eric Gibbons. This intriguing book pairs emulations of master works created by 30 art teachers with poems written in rhyme. Each work features a Christmas tree depicted in a way that honors the work of artists ranging from the Renaissance era to modern genres. Each Christmas tree is visually translated with delightful illustrations that include paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Young readers will be introduced to the wide tapestry of art history, while artists, students, and teachers of all ages will also find much to treasure. 100 pages. Copyright 2014.