Stories Pictures Tell. Book 3

Stories Pictures Tell: Book Three by Flora L. Carpenter is a collection of stories behind famous paintings illustrated with half tones from original photographs. The book is designed for art supervisors in public schools to assign picture-study work in each grade. Carpenter''s plan includes collecting information about the pictures and preparing lessons for teachers to give to students. The book covers various paintings by well-known artists such as Sir Edwin Landseer Jean Geoffroy Jean Franois Millet and Madame Vige-Lebrun. Each painting is accompanied by questions to help students understand the artwork and the story behind it. The book offers a unique approach to art education by combining storytelling with visual art analysis aiming to engage students in exploring the stories behind famous paintings and understanding the artists'' perspectives.