sculpture

Traces the development of modern sculpture from Rodin to the post-World War II era, discussing the different styles that have characterized the period, including eclecticism, cubism, constructivism, and others; and examines the work of artists within and outside of the various movements.

"After finding a statue in an old trunk, the children travel across the country with the statue and six mysterious boxes in an attempt to make sure the treasures all stay where they belong"--OCLC.

"This appealing art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works in 3-D. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create artworks involving mobile, stable, carved, molded, folded, and constructed forms"--Provided by publisher.

". . . inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original sculptures. Mini-biosections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create their own sculpted works of art"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and social aspects of sculpture from around the world, discussing how sculptors have created visions to awe, amaze, impress and delight and how it ranges from small stone ornaments used as jewelry or amulets to gold-covered depictions of the Buddha that are more than ten stories tall.

"[This book] is a . . . collection of art activities that encourage children to create freely, using their own thoughts and experiences as a guide. Contains 52 . . . art projects that will help each young artist develop their own style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their . . . perspective"--Provided by publisher.

Self-proclaimed goofballs Jeff, Brian, Mara, and Kelly investigate the disappearance of the new statue of the first principal of Badger Point school.

The Aldens investigate to see if a ghost has stolen valuable statues from their grandfather's Skeleton Point mansion.

When seventh-grader Calder Pillay disappears from a remote English village--along with an Alexander Calder sculpture to which he has felt strangely drawn--his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him.

When seventh-grader Calder Pillay disappears from a remote English village--along with an Alexander Calder sculpture to which he has felt strangely drawn--his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him.