Lots of Lovely Art

Both art and music allow the artist to express their feelings and experiences…In this art box we look at how a variety of artists old and new portray musical instruments and musicians; at how they interpret sound in visual form; at how they use colour and music in tandem in their work; and finally at how some artists even designed album covers for bands and musicians! What's the story behind Magical Music? Art and music share many things. Some musicians, such as Wagner, Duke Ellington and Beyonce, actually experience sounds as a series of colours and shapes! And many famous artists have credited music as a muse for their work. Matisse is said to have played the violin every day – claiming that the discipline it required helped his concentration when he was painting… In this box children will make their own recycled guitar, create a jazz inspired collage, paint to music, make a boogie-woogie style abstract weaving, design musical stained glass windows, create their very own album cover, and finally draw what they think music actually looks like! What's inside the box? A booklet introducing the theme, with information about artists, art styles and techniques. Clear instructions on seven art projects, appropriate for children of any age (4+ years), with tips to tailor each project for younger children. Includes LoLA book recommendations for further reading. Plenty of quality art materials for your child. What materials will I receive? This box includes a 36-colour set of water-colour paints, a paint-brush, PVA glue, pipe-cleaners, a black marker, coloured paper, music-note paper and water-colour paper.  Safety: Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months – small parts. Potential choking hazards and sharp points. Do not ingest any items within the box. Adult supervision recommended.