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Looking at Paintings: an introduction to fine art for young people

by Faith Adib Boston, 2003



Call Number: 750 LOO

**__Summary/Description__:** Art can be a hard concept to understand. This book provides information on how to understand paintings more easily and it even gives some tips on making them yourself. It is more towards the younger audience, but it can work for anyone. In addition, this is a great place to start learning because it is very easy to understand and not too many details. It does give you details, but not enough to be overwhelmed. This book is a very good resource whenever it comes to the subject of art and paintings.

__**Beyond the Book**__: Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:
 * ==[] - A place for early starters, like kids, to begin learning about the wonderful things art can obtain. Art is a wonderful thing, but it can be difficult to understand and to learn. This website makes it easy for young artists to develop and get into art faster then just reading a book. It has other websites on it to give a kid a variety to learn from. Most are online inter-actives that can just seem like games, but it is really a cool, fun way to get into art.==
 * ==[] - This website gives you tips on how to do many different types of drawing, painting, and styles. Also, it includes links to websites that can give you more information on the specific topic you are searching for. This is very helpful if someone wants to learn a new technique, but does not understand it or can't grasp how to do it. It gives you key advice, if you still don't understand, even more advice from different people. It's beneficial for an aspiring artist who just wants to get a taste of what they are about to enter. ==
 * ==[] - This is the website to a museum that has art classes for all ages available. Classes are a great investment of you want to become serious about art or you just want to become better. Also, it isn't just some place that doesn't know what it is talking about none the less teaching. It is an actually art museum and they want to teach and share with other people the knowledge they have. The classes are for all ages too so it doesn't matter who you are, if you want to get better here is your chance.==
 * ==[] - This website allows you to search for art school near you, talk to expert artists, and grant detailed information on a career if you are serious about art and want to make it your profession. I absolutely love this website because it allows you to do so many things that can be so important to you at one time. If you are a serious artist, the website lets you search for school near you to get an even better education on top of what you already have. Also, the experts are the real deal, so if you have any questions, they should know. In addition, it shows you careers you can apply to and that is amazing because jobs can be so hard to find the the art business.==
 * ==[] - Every artist needs the right tools to accomplish whatever he or she is doing. This website is to a store that is perfect for aspiring or already steady artists. Michaels provides the necessary equipment and work areas for an artist. From brushed to desks, they have everything you can think of. No matter what the skill level, Michaels has everything that an artist can ask for.==
 * ==[] - This website offers their opinion on what the basic supplies are for any artist and demonstrates how to use or set up some of the tools to let your creativity fly. The author of this article is an artist themselves, so they know what they are talking about. Although it is their opinions, they have experience with each item. If you don't want every single element they talk about, you can try out your own ideas and tools to find your perfect match. This website is great for starters who wonder what tools they should start with.==