Nonfiction Readers 4: Behind the Canvas: An Artist's Life
9781433348266
Behind the Canvas: An Artist’s Life is an expository text about life as an artist, including a schedule of a typical day, different types of artists, the process an artist takes to create a piece of art, famous artists, what happens during an art exhibit, and an interview with an artist. The style is conversational and informative.
A variety of sentences types is used. Information appears in main text, captioned photographs, text boxes, tables, illustrations, and timelines that highlight definitions and interesting facts. A Contents, glossary, index, bibliography, and websites for further research are provided.
New terminology such as expressionism, landscapes, post-impressionism, and surrealism is defined in context.
This title is from the TIME® for Kids: Nonfiction Readers series from Teacher Created Materials. Build your school bookroom or classroom library with dynamic and engaging nonfiction readers.
