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Article: Legends of the Arts: 50 Inspiring Stories of Creative People.(Brief article)(Book review)
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- Arts & Activities
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- November 1, 2007
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LEGENDS OF THE ARTS: 50 Inspiring Stories of Creative People (2007; $14.95), by Arnold Cheyney. Good Year Books.
This is not a book to be remembered for its literary qualities. It provides a simple, straightforward summary (stories) of 50 recognized, creative people. Included are some visual artists from the distant and near past: Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, Norman Rockwell, Vincent van Gogh and Grant Wood. For each, there is a one-page descriptive summary of accomplishments followed by suggested readings and social studies connections. The purpose of the book is to encourage students to go to ...