Lives of the Artists
Publication Information
Author:  Goffstein, M.B.	Illustrator:
Title:  Lives of the Artists	Date:  1981
Publisher:  Farrar, Straus, Giroux	City:  New York, NY
ISBN, paperback:  0-374-34628-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
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General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, biography and autobiography
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading
Summary:
These are "unconventional biographies" of five artists: Rembrandt, Guardi, Van Gogh, Bonnard, and Nevelson. Each is accompanied by illustrations of the artist's work.
Teaching Ideas:
GED-level students interested in art may enjoy this for independent reading. Instructional uses may include comparing these "unconventional biographies" to more conventional ones and evaluating the worth of each type. Because the author's words resemble poetry, excerpts from the book could be read aloud as well. http://albrightknox.org/ArtStart/Nevelson.htm, www.vangoghgallery.com
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Art and Photography > art > artists > Bonnard, Pierre Art and Photography > art > artists > van Rijn, Rembrandt Art and Photography > art > artists > Van Gogh, Vincent Art and Photography > art > artists > Guardi, Gianantonio Art and Photography > art > artists > Nevelson, Louise

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