Art in America from Artistic Pursuits Inc.: A TOS Crew Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way

Art in America from Artistic Pursuits Inc.

We love creating, and Art in America from Artistic Pursuits Inc. has been a great addition!  This hardcover book is designed for your 8-10 year olds and is part of a series we have been enjoying from one of our family favorites for art instruction - Artistic Pursuits Inc.

These books combine a time period and art instruction.  Each book offers detailed, guided instruction for 18 projects as well as the background information to go along with learning about the artists.  Since we have been studying American history this year - this was the perfect complement!

The book contains 2 DVD's with all of the instruction or is available as an online course if you prefer.   The materials required are all detailed at the beginning.  One thing I appreciate about Artistic Pursuits  Inc. is that they keep supplies required simple - all we needed was some quality colored pencils and basic drawing supplies.

Art in America  focuses on teaching them how to observe and draw better.  Detailed objectives for each lesson are included.  The 6 videos teach basic art techniques like "Drawing a good line" and "Identifying Light and Dark" along with background on 12 famous American artists.

Prep Notes for each lesson help you set the stage - from taking a walk to observe shadows to arranging the room to demonstrate the effects of light source on objects, they are easy to set up and effective tips.

The series is designed for the K-3rd student, but my testers have been enjoying this series in 5th and 6th grade. We love the combination of video and text instructions.  The book is filled with full color examples of the master artist's work making it a way to teach them to appreciate great art as well.

I love that they can work independently.  The videos are short and easy for them to follow along with.

This is a great way to combine subjects as well.  Working with the ruler and compass was a great reinforcement to some geometry lessons.

I love how Artistic Pursuits Inc. makes creating art so engaging and easy to do. We are always proud of our creations!

Check our other titles in the series and click the link to read our review:

• Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary
• Art of the Ancients
• Art of the Middle Ages
• Artists that Shaped the Italian Renaissance
• Art of the Northern Countries, Renaissance to Realism
• Art of the Impressionists
• Art of the Modern Age
• Art of America

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