families in art

Looks at how various artists have depicted families in their work, and discusses some of the techniques they use to capture the human face and form. Includes activities.

Anita introduces the members of her family; illustrated with Mexican folk art skeletons.

"Welcome to the Family! It's just like yours: father, mother, sister, brother, abuelita, gato. Well, but, there's something just a little bit different about this family. Maybe it's those clothes they wear... just a little bit fashion backward. And the colors! So vibrant and... lively. Maybe that's what it is. They are just so full of life. Familia-life from a Day of the Dead perspective!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the ways family relationships and emotions are portrayed in works by such artists as Paul Gauguin, Edvard Munch, Mary Cassatt, David Hockney, and Stanley Spencer.

Examines how families have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

Reproductions of paintings and sculptures depicting families help readers learn to examine and appreciate art while developing their own creative skills.