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Art books vs. Art prints
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I wanted to ask you your opinions on using art books vs. art prints. I have found a few art books at the used bookstore for around $4 each. They are filled with prints that are about 8″x10″.
My original thought was to cut them out of the book so the kids could have a few to look at closely (also our Mary Cassatt book has some paintings that I don’t want the kids looking at). The only issue with this is that the picture title and information is on the facing page so if I take it out of the book we won’t have the information on there.
So, I guess my question is, what would you do? Would you keep them in the book or would you pull it out?
We have used mostly art books (vs. art prints) just because it’s been available. We leave the book on an art easel with the book opened to the page we’re studying. When we’re discussing it more formally, we take it down and take turns looking more closely and read the information that comes with that given artwork. They have access to other art books to freely explore (ones that I have rated “E” for everyone 😀 ), but aren’t allowed to take the display book away from the designated area. I just hate the idea of tearing pages out of books, but that’s just me.. 😉
We’ve used both and I must say I personally prefer using prints as opposed to books. Space is soon to be an issue for us, so I’ve carefully dissected some bargain art books (gasp!) and taped an index card with all the information onto the back of each page (I tend to be a “re-purposer” so I have no problem cutting up clothes and books).
I then slip the art prints into the clear page protectors in a binder that is designated for art study. I have found this to be a more organized method for our family. I do keep art books in our library for a few absolute favorite artists such as Norman Rockwell. My kids are very curious (aren’t they all?) and have come across disturbing paintings by Dali and others like him in art books before. I taped pages together in a few books, then began simply cutting out the best ones and tossing the garbage. That’s just the way that fits best with our family, I hope that helps in some way!
Rachel
I really like Mamasongs idea. I feel that they are safer in the protecter sheets then in a book. I would rather the rip be down the seam and NOT in the middle of the picture! lol
When I find art books at thrift sales and other such places and I only want some of the images, I have no problem ripping them out of the book. I pin them to our kitchen bulletin board. This has been a great way for us to study and talk about the paintings as part of our daily lives.
Some art books I wouldn’t deconstruct and enjoy keeping them in good condition, but oftentimes I think it’s appropriate to use the images how they work for your family. I have some art history text books from college that we will never read, but the images are great. I ripped without hesitation.
Enjoy your new finds.
I have one of these that my mother-in-law gave us:
It’s a CM (Creative Memories – not Charlotte Mason 😉 I’m always getting these two mixed up in my vocabulary!) magnetic “Everyday Display” frame. I’m planning on using it to put our current study picture up on. I hope it works good as I have yet to implement it.
You could probably make something similar with a sheet of metal, some paint and a frame. Just find some cute magnets. It would be a lot cheaper.
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