Based on Mike Venezia's bestselling book series and narrated by animated versions of the artists themselves, these fast-paced and humor-filled biographies introduce young learners to learn about the lives and works of the superstars of artTitles in this Series:
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Monet
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Monet narrates his own animated story as viewers visit 19th century France for a look at his life and works. Follow the artist’s journey from teenage caricaturist to master-painter of “Haystacks” and the “Water Lilies” series, learn how Impressionism developed and how it differs from other art movements. An ALA Notable Children’s Video Aw...
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Meet visionary artist Vincent, his brother Theo and fellow artist Paul Gauguin in a lighthearted animated program that introduces this Expressionist visionary and his now hugely popular paintings. Featured artworks include “Sunflowers,” “Van Gogh’s Bedroom” and “The Starry Night.” An ALA Notable Children’s Video Award winner.
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When is an Impressionist not an Impressionist? When he’s Edgar Degas! Degas showed his work with Cassatt, Monet, and Renoir, but never accepted the “Impressionist” label. Why not? Young viewers will learn the reasons from an animated Degas himself, as they watch the story of his life and artistic career.
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Painter, architect, inventor, mathematician and scientist, da Vinci was the original “Renaissance man.” In this animated program Leonardo tells the story of his life, work and times (including detailed looks at masterpieces such as “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa”). An ALA Notable Children’s Video award winner.
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It’s factual – it’s funny – and kids remember the story and the art! “Michelangelo” introduces one of the most famous (and boundlessly self-confident!) artists of the Italian Renaissance, from his childhood in Florence to his career in Rome as artist, sculptor and architect. Masterworks including “David” and the Sistine Chapel are viewed...
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Visit the world of 17th century Amsterdam with “tour guide” Rembrandt van Rijn as the great man walks viewers through this humorous, engaging look at his life and works, including his many self-portraits and Bible scenes. Concepts such as impasto and chiaroscuro are explained in easy-to-understand terms, and masterworks including “The Nig...
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Can you fly? Faith Ringgold believes you can. This delightful video follows an animated Faith as she guides viewers through her life, times, and work – from her childhood in Harlem, through the cultural upheavals of the 1970s, to her position today as a respected contemporary artist and author.
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Warhol
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The latest release in this laughing-and-learning series follows the career of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol as he travels from working-class Pittsburgh to worldwide fame as the first modern-art superstar. It’s a child-friendly introduction to the art of the 1960s, illustrated with Warhol’s soup cans and celebrity portraits as well as the works...
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Say “mother and child” and what artist comes to mind? Get to know Impressionist Mary Cassatt! She’s famous for her tender portraits of children and their families, but there’s much more to her story. Explore her life and times as you laugh – and learn – about one of the world’s best-loved artists.
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