Edgar Degas was a great artist to explore while we also studied Tchaikovsky, the great ballet composer. Here's some resources we found helpful.
Books:
Bijou, Bonbon & Beau
Edgar Degas (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)
Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art
Degas: The Painted Gesture (Art for Children)
Marie in Fourth Position
Dance Like a Butterfly: Adventures in Art
Books:
Bijou, Bonbon & Beau
Edgar Degas (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)
Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art
Degas: The Painted Gesture (Art for Children)
Marie in Fourth Position
Dance Like a Butterfly: Adventures in Art
Art stickers:
Art Supplies:
We finally broke out our pastels and had fun experimenting with them.
Read more about our trip to the Norton Simon Museum here.
And our art "wall":
We loved our study of Degas! (Even my son who WILL NOT admit that to anyone!)
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question on my unit study post. Yes - I typically only have one science or history based unit going at once. And YES I'd LOVE to come to California for a visit!! LOL
Cindy
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