Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8

"Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8" by Flora L. Carpenter is a guide that uses paintings to teach students about art, history, and culture. The book shows teachers and students how to look closely at works of art, like Benjamin West's "The Death of General Wolfe" and “Whistler's Mother,” and understand what they mean. It mixes stories about the artists' lives with historical details to help young people learn to love and understand art. As a drawing instructor, the author created a way for students to learn about historical artworks. The book presents lessons about famous pieces of art for use in the classroom.