Publisher Description

65 WAYS TO BE AN ARTIST THROUGH THE WORLD OF LEN LYE This bumper art activity book brimming with ideas and inspiration has been developed by the team at the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth, who work with the thousands of children who visit the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery every year and really understand how the great New Zealand artist Len Lye's approach to art sets young minds abuzz and alive. With 65 activities, and a running narrative thread about Lye's fascinating life, it offers hours of fun to young readers, their whanau and teachers

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Kick-off 13
Crazy about motion 25
The 'A-ha!' moment 36
Modern Art here I come 50
Making movies 60
Art that moves 81
Sculpture for everyone 98
Set your 'old brain' free 139
Len Lye timeline 162
Thanks! 165
About the author 166
Image credits 166

Review

An absolute beauty -- Bob's Book Blog
It will be a godsend for many teachers as there are so many creative and imaginative activities that could be integrated into the curriculum. And parents will want to buy it for their art-obsessed child. A great resource that will get plenty of use. -- Maria Gill
A great book for teachers, parents and children, presenting the art of Len Lye and art in an entertaining and inspiring way
Absolutely a fantastic activity book for children -- Emma Rutherford
Rebecca Fawkner has brilliantly succeeded in weaving together the story of Len Lye's life with 65 art activities -- Lyn Potter

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