6 books that teach art history through hands-on activities

I love colorful picture-book style books that "sneak" in topics of "academic" importance.

Art History through Hands-on Activities

These books provide hands-on projects and activities to correspond with a particular artist and time in history.

Each activity has a bit of background about the artist and period; just enough to whet appetites for further learning.

(1) Kid Made Modern: 52 Kid Friendly Porject Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Design - by Todd Oldham

(2) Usborne Art Treasury: Pictures, Paintings, and Projects - by Rosie Dickens

(3) Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters - by Kim Solga and MaryAnn F. Kohl

(4) Dynamic Art Projects for Children: Includes Step-by-step Instructions and Photographs - by Denis M. Logan


Art History through Looking and Listening Activities

(5) Can you Hear it? - by William Lach and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Look and listen for over 40 details in 26 works of art and music included on DVD.

(6) Look Closer: Art Masterpieces through the Ages - by Caroline Desnoettes. A lift-and-learn art adventure with clues to find in each piece of artwork.