Heart to Heart : : new Poems Inspired by Twentieth Century American art

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A compilation of poems by Americans writing about American art in the twentieth century, including such writers as Nancy Willard, Jane Yolen, and X.J. Kennedy.

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Good introduction to famous American artists and contemporary poets submitted by klickitat on August 6, 2012, 9:36am An anthology of original poetry inspired by American art. An impressive cast of poets is featured, including: Jane Yolen, Nancy Willard, X. J. Kennedy, Naomi Shihab Nye, David Mura, and Angela Johnson, among others. Artworks by Thomas Hart Benton, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Grandma Moses, Faith Ringgold, Man Ray, Georgia O'Keeffe, and more serve as subject matter. Each poem is presented next to a photograph of the artwork. The book includes biographical notes on the poets and artists, as well as an index. An introduction by Greenberg explains the project and how the poems are arranged. This book would serve as a good introduction to famous American artists and contemporary poets for middle and high school students. It would also serve as a good example for students to write their own poem inspired by their favorite piece of art, either as a school project or a library program. The incorporation of images may encourage reluctant poetry readers to give this book a try.