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Piecing Art Together

by Dona Herweck Rice

Making art from found objects

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Making art from found objects

Toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans become starting points for exploring found art—the practice of making art with everyday objects. The book connects these examples to STEAM through a hands-on challenge that guides students through the engineering design process. It also includes career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields, linking creative projects with real-world work. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the informational text can also support school reports and projects.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in art techniques and making things from everyday materials
  • Students seeking nonfiction for school reports or projects
  • Young makers exploring STEAM activities and careers

Themes

Found-object artSTEAM and the engineering design processCreative reuseSTEAM careers

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Book overview

What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have in common? They are all items that have been used to create art! Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how these ordinary objects are made into beautiful art. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
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