Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8 by Flora L. Carpenter
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"Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8" by Flora L. Carpenter is an illustrated educational resource written in the early 20th century. This work is designed for students to engage with art through picture study, focusing on various paintings and their artists, while also incorporating historical and cultural narratives behind the artworks. The author, an instructor in drawing, aims to enhance appreciation for visual arts among children and educators alike. The opening of the
book establishes its purpose and structure, outlining how it will present lessons on selected artworks meant for classroom use. The content begins with an exploration of paintings, providing detailed accounts of notable pieces such as "The Death of General Wolfe" by Benjamin West and "Whistler's Mother." Each section not only discusses the technical aspects of the paintings but also delves into the lives of the artists and the historical significance of their work. The text sets the stage for a rich exploration of art appreciation, interspersing visual analysis with engaging storytelling to make art accessible and enjoyable for young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carpenter, Flora L. (Flora Leona), 1877-1963 |
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| Title | Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Larry B. Harrison, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Painters |
| Subject | Painting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63278 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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