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8 ways to draw fish

This unusual art activity book featuring fish introduces children to a variety of Indian art traditions. The fish is imagined and rendered in eight different folk and tribal styles. Through tracing, patterning and coloring the fish, the child can immerse herself in detailed exploration of styles, or...

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Main Author: Martelo, Luisa (Author)
Other Authors: Sunita (Artist) (Illustrator), Shyam, Bhajju (Illustrator), Jha, Rambharos (Illustrator), Chitrakar, Swarna (Illustrator), Amaliyar, Subhash (Illustrator), Vyam, Subhash (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India] : Tara Books Pvt. Ltd., [2016]
Series:8 ways to draw
Subjects:
Drawing > India > Juvenile nonfiction.
Fishes > India > Juvenile nonfiction.
Imagination > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:This unusual art activity book featuring fish introduces children to a variety of Indian art traditions. The fish is imagined and rendered in eight different folk and tribal styles. Through tracing, patterning and coloring the fish, the child can immerse herself in detailed exploration of styles, or just have fun. Older children will begin to understand that art is as much about the imagination as it is about depiction.
Item Description:Images reprinted from artists' picture books.
Physical Description:16 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 34 cm
ISBN:9789383145393
9383145390
Author Notes:Luisa Martelo is a graphic designer from Porto, Portugal, living and working in London for the last six years. While freelancing and working for design studios for the last two years, she has also explored design out of its traditional client-based context. She sees the potential of graphic communication to engage and empower marginalized communities and instigate discussions that benefit society.

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