Red-Yellow-Blue

Gr 4—8—With an emphasis on the historical use of color in fine art, Vry touches on the meaning of colors, the emotions they evoke, and how they have been created. The fascinating material is organized into sections identified by various hues. Attention is given to black (and white), red, blue, yellow, green, orange, violet, pink, brown, and gold. References are made to numerous samples, which have been copiously reproduced throughout the work. Though detailed, the text is lively and invites reader participation through the inclusion of interactive questions (answers are appended) and supplemental art activities. Children can create a color wheel, stained-glass window, rose-colored glasses, or paper-doll clothing. A helpful two-page guide identifies the art. In addition to being a good choice to broaden the depth of library collections, Red-Yellow-Blue includes some practical tips on working with color. After finishing this selection, readers will be left with a new appreciation for colors in art.—Lynn Vanca, Freelance Librarian, Akron, OH