Art Appreciation

01. A Child's History of Art

By V.M. Hillyer

02. A Guide to Pictures for Beginners and Students

By Charles Coffin (1918)

03. Christmas in Art

By Frederick Keppel (1909). The text may be above your elementary aged children, but it may be enjoyable to them to compare the Nativity as it was painted in various nations in the 15th and 16th centuries. Details are given that you could talk about as you show the paintings. I suggest searching for color images online.

04. Famous Italian Pictures and Their Stories

By Haberly-Robertson (1912). First, a very brief sketch is given of the artist followed by a discussion of some of their most important works.

05. How to Enjoy Pictures

By Ruth Head (1914). This book would make a nice readaloud to an elementary aged child who is interested in learning more about art.

06. How to Enjoy Pictures

By Mabel Emery

07. How to Show Pictures to Children

By Estelle Hurll (1914)

08. How to Study Pictures

By Charles Caffin (1906)

09. Picture Studies

By Alice Florer (1917). 105 paintings were selected for children to study. A very brief description is given for each one.

10. Pictures That Every Child Should Know

By Mary Bacon (1908). Here are 48 masterpieces to introduce to your child. Learn many fascinating incidents from the lives of the artists who painted them along with some points of appreciation.

11. Stories of Great Artists

By Olive Browne Horne

12. The Children's Book of Art

By Agnes Conway (1909). This wonderful book provides an in depth look at masterpieces that will appeal to children, told in a way young hearts can comprehend.