Heart to Heart: New Poems Inspired by Twentieth-Century American Art

by Jan Greenberg

Book Overview

Awarded the Michael L. Printz Honor Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, Heart to Heart: New Poems Inspired by Twentieth-Century American Art offers an original way to approach poetry and art--with works by distinguished American poets, specially commissioned for this book by editor Jan Greenberg.

What do we feel when we look at a great work of art? What does a poet feel?

Prompted by paintings,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810943867
• ISBN13: 9780810943865
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

modern art included with poetry

Bought this book because it was part of the Sonlight 300 curriculum. Because it reflects poetry from the 20th century it rarely rhymes which can be hard to get used to. But, it does have a picture for every poem, most of which are color and relate to the poem. The pictures are all from the 20th century so your study of Modern American History can be that much more complete.

Amazing!

An amazing work of art! The poets are well matched with the art they chose and the poems are good enough to give you chills. A must for any serious collector of contemporary poetry.

Getting to the Heart of Art

This is a great book for artists and non artists alike. It is a useful tool for any age group in understanding visual imagery. The poetry is done in response to art that ranges in style and media, giving the reader/viewer a wide exposure to the arts. The poerty is crisp, interesting and meaningful to contemporary culture without being trite or overly stylized.This book is a great educational resource, coffee table book, or good cure for the common boredom!