Archive for November, 2011
Art History Lessons for Kids
Claire d’Harcourt’s oversize bright orange children’s book, Art Up Close: From Ancient to Modern, is a wonderful and interactive way to teach children how to look at art and engage them in the history of art. Disguised as a Where’s Waldo type game, the book travels through history with 23 full-color reproductions of the world’s […]
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Tags: art history, Art Up Close, children's art books, Clair d'Harcourt
By Emily Waldorf Have you ever felt intimidated by hanging artwork yourself and thought that you needed to hire a professional installer? It is actually surprisingly straight-forward to hang your own artwork as long as you do your homework beforehand and use extra special care. Plus, there is no time like a recession to learn […]
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