Stories Pictures Tell. Book 1 by Flora L. Carpenter
"Stories Pictures Tell. Book 1" by Flora L. Carpenter is a pedagogical publication written in the early 20th century. This work is designed as an educational resource for teaching art appreciation and analysis to children, using famous artworks as a foundation for storytelling and discussion. The book includes a variety of stories associated with notable paintings and artists, aiming to help children explore and understand the deeper meanings and contexts of theseartworks. The content of the book is structured around several beautiful illustrations from renowned artists such as Jean François Millet, Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and Raphael, among others. Each story revolves around a specific painting, exploring its characters, imagery, and themes. For instance, the story of "Feeding Her Birds" by Millet portrays a family scene, drawing connections between the mother and children in a nurturing domestic moment. Other stories, like those depicting the children of King Charles I, convey historical and cultural insights, giving children a relatable framework to engage with classical art. Through guided questions and interactive storytelling, Carpenter encourages students to express their observations and interpretations, fostering a love for the arts as they connect visual storytelling with their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carpenter, Flora L. (Flora Leona), 1877-1963 |
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| Title | Stories Pictures Tell. Book 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Painters |
| Subject | Painting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32471 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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