Behind the Canvas: An Artist's Life
Item 15826
Grade 4-5
Lexile 660L
ISBN 9781433348266
Language English
Guided Rd. Level S
Step inside a studio and learn what it takes to be an artist! This nonfiction title engages readers through stimulating facts and vivid images and diagrams in conjunction with a brief background on well-known art movements such as Expressionism, Surrealism, and Impressionism, an interview with a real-life artist, a glossary, informational text, an index, and list of useful sources for learning more about art.
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