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Claude Monet Review
"Mixing solid facts with appealing visuals, this first-rate,
well-priced program is highly recommended for elementary-school
art classes."
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Leonardo DaVinci Review
“Interest kids in Renaissance art? Sounds laughable, doesn’t
it? Yet laugh and learn are what viewers will do when the digitally
animated DaVinci introduces himself and his pivotal achievements…”
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Michelangelo Review
“From the opening song... this is a laugh-out-loud treat.
The animate Michelangelo speaks in a fun Italian accent, bringing
to the screen a lot of attitude, as befitting a genius. Informative
and highly entertaining., ” Click
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Andy Warhol Review
“The artist’s evolution from painter and sculptor to
filmmaker and superstar is discussed with music, contemporary photographs,
and art reproductions ...adding just enough silliness to maintain
interest, this entertaining program leads youngsters into the world
of pop art.” Click
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Mary Cassatt Review
“With just the right touch of silliness to hold younger viewers'
interest, this delightful program is a perfect vehicle for introducing
students to significant artists.” Click
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Edgar Degas Review
“this colorful and engaging animated biography of painter-sculptor
Degas is narrated by a cartoon version of the artist himself...another
winner in the justifiably popular series”
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Getting to Know Art Media: Drawing Media Review
“This useful classroom resource manages to cover fairly sophisticated
skills in a kid-friendly fashion.”
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Leonardo DaVinci and Vincent van Gogh Reviews
“What is the best way to teach? When it’s fun!
If you are teaching art history, I cannot recommend a more engaging
way that incorporating the Getting To Know the World’s Greatest
Artists VIDEOS!” Click
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Andy Warhol Review
“This DVD was creative, fun to watch, and full of
great information. Your children won't be disappointed when it is
time to learn about Andy Warhol, and they may just ask for more
of his work after viewing this DVD. They may even make their own
pop art! What a great find! Click
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George Washington Review
“These videos are humorous and entertaining, making
facts and information fun to absorb and easy to remember. Historical
images are interspersed throughout the story, bringing the era to
life and exposing viewers to well-known pieces of art." Click
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Elements of Art Review
“Each video encourages students to try different
ideas in their art. My children (aged four to twelve) each brought
out paper and art supplies after watching each lesson, a testimony
to the inspirational quality of these videos."
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists Series Review
“My family is already a huge fan of the book series
by Mike Venezia. The videos, just like the books, are entertaining,
energetic, fun, and educational. My entire family was captivated
as we watched animated Da Vinci, Monet, Rembrant and Van Gogh characters
'host' their own stories." Click
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Leonardo DaVinci Review
“…this video serves up an entertaining mix
of silliness and art history throughout…should prove enlightening
and enjoyable for a wide range of viewers.” Click
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Michelangelo Review
“…This humorous, fast-paced production makes
Michelangelo and his art accessible to a wide range of students.”
-Emily Herman, Mary Lin Elementary School, Atlanta, GA
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Rembrandt Review
“Mike Venezia is at it again, clowning around with
art history…[a] lighthearted and humorous take on the subject
[which] will entertain viewers while they receive a solid lesson
in art history. This video is appealing for all age groups, including
adults.” - Laurie Edwards, Susquehanna Art Musem, Harrisburg,
PA Click
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Vincent van Gogh Review
"After watching this enjoyable introduction to van
Gogh, kids will want to head to the museum to see the actual paintings.
For school and public libraries."- Rhonda Kasemodel Puntney,
Lakeshores Library System, WI Click
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Leonardo Da Vinci Review
"The animated cartoon characters who act out the story
and point out details of the artwork will appeal to students...
Over all, the video provides a humorous overview of the life and
work of this famous artist." - Laurie Edwards,
Susquehanna Art Musem, Harrisburg, PA Click
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Andy Warhol Review
" The fun animation and original background music
combine to provide a fun but informative introduction to an important
American artist. Students will want to seek out more of Warhol’s
art and even try their hand at creating their
own works of art from everyday items." - Teresa
Wittmann, Westgate Elementary School, Edmonds, WA
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Edgar Degas Review
" The artist’s story is told humorously but
in straightforward terms by fully-animated cartoon characters. Puns
and gags abound, but the facts of his life and his art are clearly
and memorably presented." MaryAnn Karre, Horace Mann Elementary
School, Binghamton, NY Click
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Elements of Art Review
"These titles offer basic introduction to simple,
yet important art concepts. A fun way to teach
children the basics of art." -April Mazza, Wayland Public Library,
MA Click
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George Washington Review
"Humorous animation is juxtaposed with fine art and
historical images that help to place the facts
in historical perspective". -MaryAnne Karre, Horace Mann Elementary
School, Binghamton, NY
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John Adams Review
"Humorous animation is juxtaposed with fine art and
historical images that help to place the facts
in historical perspective". -MaryAnne Karre, Horace Mann Elementary
School, Binghamton, NY
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Mary Cassatt Review
“The humourous cartoon animation lightens the mood
and makes the film more accessible to a young audience; lively background
instrumentals hearken back to 19th centure Europe. A good choice
for Impressionist art units or Women's History Month.”
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Thomas Jefferson Review
“ Another one of Mike Venezia’s biographies
with its humorous cartoon illustrations, hilarious asides, and fascinating
kid-friendly information... It doesn’t get any better than
this!.”
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Drawing Media Review
“Featuring exciting animation, lively music, fun
sound effects, and youthful narration, this informative production,
divided into five chapters which can be selected individually, will
be useful for art instruction and excite students to experiment
with different media.”
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Thomas Jefferson Review
"...historical paintings and prints alternate with cartoon
action to illustrate the action... recommended."
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Claude Monet Review
"An animated version of the popular book, which introduces
French impressionist artist Monet to kids in a friendly and accessible
way,..." Click
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Color in Art Review
"A terrific program that introduces young students to
color as an artistic too...featuring informative, entertaining art
productions...using child voiceovers and plenty of bright colorful
visuals. " Click
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George Washington Review
”Narrated by ”George” himself, this program
combines whimsical animation and archival stills of various documents
and paintings to bring historical fact to life... a nicely-paced
program that adopts an easygoing conversational tone and fine sense
of humor." Click
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Getting to Know Art Media: Drawing Media Review
"Getting to Know Art Media employs creative animation
and fun sound effects to help demystify a myriad of drawing tools:
pencils, charcoal, chalk, pastels, crayons, oil pastels and markers."
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Andy Warhol Review
“With playful animation, original music, and lively sound
effects, cartoon Andy narrates his own story... a fast-paced, child
friendly introduction to the life and works of Andy Warhol, Pop
Art icon.” Click
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Mary Cassatt Review
“Mary Cassatt is brought to life in a stylized and lively
cartoon as she shares the story of her life growing up as an artist,
how she developed her style and captured her subject matter, and
how she became famous through her work.”
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Drawing Media Review
“Bright graphics, action and engaging sound effects make
this video a winner...not to mention gorgeous examples from art
history." Click
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Elements of Art Review
“...not only entertaining and intelligently presented,
but it concisely explains the nature of what is being viewed...
fast moving and does not “talk down” to children”
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Mary Cassatt Review
“This fast-paced, animated biography about Impressionist
artist Mary Cassatt... has produced a lively first-person narrative
that traces (her) career in a style that is very appealing to an
elementary-age, perhaps middle-school, viewing audience”
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Artists Series Review
“Each video combines animation with examples of great
art in a lighthearted, fast-paced manner that simultaneously entertains
and informs young viewers.” - Kim Huyler Defibaugh, Supervisor
of Fine Arts K-12, Toms River Regional Schools, New Jersey.
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