Art Alive! with Science
Art Alive! with Science by Mary Auld, published by Hachette Children’s Group on September 12, 2023, is an engaging exploration of the intersection between art and science. This 80-page book introduces readers to over 20 significant figures in art history, illustrating how their innovations have shaped our understanding of various scientific principles. Through a blend of informative text and playful illustrations by Sue Downing, the book presents a unique perspective on art, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary techniques.
Readers will discover 18 hands-on art crafting activities that encourage them to apply the scientific concepts discussed in each case study. The book covers a range of topics, including the balance of forces in kinetic sculpture and the effects of light and shadow in painting and puppetry. Each project is designed to inspire creativity while reinforcing the connection between artistic expression and scientific discovery, making it suitable for young readers aged 8 and up.
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Get to know more than 20 crucial art history innovators and experience how art meets science, from cave paintings to today’s advanced tech – then discover their incredible techniques for yourself through 18 different art crafting activities!
In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author Mary Auld explores moments from art history that have expanded our understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays with our senses. Playful illustrations by Sue Downing appear alongside photos of each artist’s work, perfect for drawing in readers age 8 and up. Following each case study, there is a creative project that applies the science learning to the reader’s own art practice.
Artists and science topics include: Anatomy with Myron’s Discobolus (Discus Thrower); Flight with Leonardo da Vinci; Light with Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro & wayang kulit shadow puppetry; Colour with expressionism & pointillism; Sound with Paul Klee’s Polyphony; Forces with Alexander Calder; Materials with Anish Kapoor; Chemistry with Cai Guo-Qiang’s explosion events … and many more!
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