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ArtObet DVD Review & Giveaway

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My oldest three kids are developing quite an interest in art. When I was contacted about reviewing ArtObet, I knew my kids would be interested in the art DVD. What I didn’t expect was for them to absolutely LOVE the DVD! In fact, they have requested to watch it a number of times since we first previewed it! ArtObet has re-introduced my children to art in a way like no other!

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ArtObet: A Magical Adventure of Artists from A to Z!, is a children’s narrative
film that takes you on a journey visiting 26 artists from “A” for Anguissola to “Z” for 
Zorach. The genius behind ArtObet are two moms: Carol Pineau, an award-winning filmmaker and Eleanor Palm, an innovative first grade teacher who questioned why in most reading programs “A” was for “Apple.”  Palm, deciding that “A” should be for Anguissola, (Louis) Armstrong, or Antonio Vivaldi, subsequently created a unique early reading program that effectively teaches children that we come from a long line of great thinkers! The little video clip below says it all!

More about the DVD:

Five children sit on a sunny porch with a favorite babysitter.  When the babysitter’s skateboarding cohort whooshes in, the fun begins!  Out comes the box of special beads and a jewel-crusted magnifying glass.  Looking through the glass at each bead they see a letter, starting an adventure into the world of an artist whose name starts with that letter.  When the bead goes on a string, the magic begins. –from the ArtObet website

Our Thoughts: To say I was impressed with this DVD is an understatement! My kids were exposed to famous artist in a relevant, yet memorable way. I was amazed that even my 4 year olds were chanting along with some of the poems written for each of the artists! 

I was most impressed when, thanks to ArtObet, my daughter recognized one of Edgar Degas’ paintings in her dance class! I just love when my kids are able to take something that they have learned and associate it with their everyday interactions and experiences!

In fact, we so far as to take one of the suggestions from teacher Eleanor Palm. We talked about how Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel and experienced what it was like painting upside down!

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My daughter had a blast, although she did say that she could not imagine painting the entire ceiling upside down! 

ArtObet is the first in the Little Great Thinkers™ Series created to inspire the great thinker in us all. I, for one, cannot wait for more DVDs in this series!

Giveaway Info:

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Would you like to win the ArtObet DVD? I have the opportunity to give away a copy to one of my readers! The first and mandatory entry is to visit the ArtObet site and leave a comment telling me your favorite artist included on the DVD. 

Optional (Additional) Entries: The following are additional ways that you can enter to win. However, you MUST complete the mandatory entry above. (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!)

The giveaway ends at midnight on Wednesday, March 21st! Giveaway is for US residents only. Winners will be randomly selected and emailed. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and a way for me to contact you in case you win!

Can’t Wait to Win?

You can purchase ArtObet on Amazon or from the ArtObet site for $19.95.

This product was given to me for review/giveaway purposes. I do not have to return the product to the vendor and I was not paid for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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  17. Mama Flock

    I love so many of these artists! But for the purposes of an entry, I guess I’ll choose Georgia O’Keeffe. I want this dvd for our homeschool! Thank you for the review.

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  18. Mama Flock

    I love so many of these artists. But I guess for entry-sake, I’ll pick Georgia O’Keeffe. 🙂 I definitely want this dvd for our homeschool!! Thank you for the review.

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  23. Mnovecosky

    I love Monet! Honestly I love a least half of the artists on the list. Looking forward to seeing this DVD.

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  31. Aimee

    So many of my favorites were featured…Van Gogh, Cassat, and Manet, that it is hard to choose THE one! I loved the painting by Mary Cassat, though…I could settle for that being my favorite. Thanks for introducing us all to these DVD’s!

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  34. Wendi

    Wow! I am loving this dvd too. Thank you for the review as we aer beginning our artist studies and this will be a great addition. So many unheard of artists. I would have to pick Mary Cassatt as she has one painting that so reminds me of my daughter when she was little.

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  53. Jennifer Nebeker

    I’ve always loved the impressionists since I had a chance to see them on exhibit in San Francisco. I’d also like to share with my daughter the women artists, such as Mary Cassat and Georgia O’Keefe. We’re studying Leonardo Da Vinci next school year, and I can’t wait.

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  56. Mindy C.

    I am unfamiliar with many of these artists, but have always loved Van Gogh’s paintings especially Starry Night. We would enjoy learning more about art through this intriguing dvd.

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  59. Kathey

    i WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Jacopo della Quercia HIS SCULPTURES LOOK VERY INTERESTING. Would love to win.
    Kathey

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  69. Mamataylor

    I love most of the known artist but Auguste Rodin is the one I would like to know more about! My kids would love this.

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  72. Jessica8184

    Saint George and the Dragon is my favorite because it depicts a true story, which solidifies aspects of the Bible, namely the 6 days of Creation. The word “dinosaur” was not invented until the 1800s & the word “dragon” was used previously in older versions of the Bible. 🙂

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  75. Renee K.

    It would have to be Mary Cassatt. Last year we did a study about her. We had a special exhibit come to town on her. We loved it. The kids still bring it up the study and exhibit often.

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  76. ReneeK

    We did a study about Mary Cassatt last year. We had a special exhibit come into town on her. The kids enjoyed it a lot. They still talk about it.

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