Synopses & Reviews
The kids in Ms. Brandt's class continue their reports with two new subjects: Mary Cassatt and ballet! Written like a kid's school report, each book has simple language, colorful drawings and photos, and an eye-catching scrapbook style that will captivate and educate young readers.
Mary Cassatt is most famous for her paintings of mothers and babies, and that's what first attracts "Claire" because she has a new baby sister. But through research for her class report Claire learns many surprising facts about Mary: she was an American who lived in France nearly all her life, she never married or had children herself, and she became a professional artist at a time when respectable ladies simply did not do that! With beautiful reproductions of Mary Cassatt's best-loved paintings as well as lively childlike pictures that illustrate her life, this Smart About Art book gives children a wonderful "portrait" of a great artist and fascinating woman.
Synopsis
With simple language, colorful drawings and photos, and reproductions of famous artwork, this book tells a story of a girl who, while researching the paintings of Mary Cassatt, learns many surprising facts about the famous artist's life. Full color.