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Art is Everywhere! Explore Creativity

Creative elements to produce wonderful artistic expressions. “AC Library partners with the Alameda County Arts Commission to celebrate Art IS Education Month in March with programs and resources based on the theme “Art is Everywhere!” Explore these resources for all ages to see our world in new ways and use our creativity to make art from what is around us—objects, ideas and words!”

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  • Children's Paperback title- "A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"
    Picture Book, 2016New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2016 — JPB MURRAY,D
  • Fifteen distinguished scholars provide commentary on the complex history and variable nature of early modern perspective studies, addressing issues of reception, dissemination, citation, longevity, format, and imagery
    Book, 2003Washington, D.C. : National Gallery of Art ; New Haven [Conn.] : Distributed by Yale University Press, c2003 — 701.82 KRESS-MURPHY
  • Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child
    Picture Book, 2011New York : Philomel Books, c2011 — JPB CARLE,E
  • My First Colors and Shapes

    An Illustrated Introduction for Little Learners

    Metsola, Aino-Maija,
    Introduce little ones to the first concepts of colors and shapes with stylish artwork, bright colors and bold illustrations. It sturdy pages for little hands to hold, young readers will enjoy naming objects on every spread.
    Board Book, 2016San Diego, CA : Siver Dolphin Books, 2016 — JBB METSOLA,A
  • Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!
    Easy Reader, 2019North Mankato, Minnesota : Picture Window Books, [2019] — JE FARUQI,S
  • For young children, the world is bursting with wild and exciting new experiences. Season 2 organizes these ideas and concepts with each fun episode. From numbers and shapes to seasons and colors, little ones will enjoy a playful and stimulating…
    DVD, 2020[United States] : Hello Einstein Studios, [2020] — DVD J516.15 BABY v.2
  • Contemporary art historian Michael Archer has brought the account of contemporary art up to date, reflecting the latest developments that continue to shape out cultural history.
    Book, 1999New York : Henry N. Abrams, c1999 — 709 HONOUR
  • The Arts

    a Visual Encyclopedia

    Hodge, Susie, 1960-
    The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time
    Book, 2017New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2017 — J700.3 HODGE
  • This comprehensive guide offers cinema enthusiasts everything they need to know about the history of film. The book covers the film industry's most epic periods, including the early years of film starting in the 183s, the silent years in the first…
    eBook, 2015Chicago, IL : Britannica Educational Publishing, 2015 — EBOOK ENKI
  • A valuable resource for budding photographers and fans of the visual medium alike, this volume traces the invention and early evolution and techniques of photography, from daguerreotypes to early attempts at color.
    eBook, 2015Chicago, IL : Britannica Educational Publishing, 2015 — EBOOK ENKI
  • Adventures in art and music come to life through these interactive apps that let creativity blossom in little learners as they explore across oceans, farms, and museums. - Explore imagination - Learn matching and pairing skills -Improve memory and…
    Device, 2019Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2019] — Launchpad J COLOR
  • These math focused games and puzzles help kids have fun while they learn about shapes, patterns, colors, and more creating a solid foundation for learning. - Develop fine motor skills and memory - Recognize colors and shapes - Improve hand-eye…
    Device, 2019Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2019] — Launchpad J SHAPE