Heidelberg Project Bibliography

Created by Linda K. McLean for MAEA, 1020

 

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  1. The Heidelberg Project: A Street of Dreams., by Linda K. McLean. Nelson Publishing & Marketing, 2007. Poetic-Photographic view of the art of Tyree Guyton and the Heidelberg Project in Detroit, Michigan.


  1. Art Is...., by Bob Raczka. Millbrook Press, 2003. Using famous works of art, the book gives descriptions in poetic form of all that art is such as line, color, and how "art is how artists get you to think."


  1. Make It Pop!: Activities and Adventures in Pop Art., by Joyce Raimondo. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006. Six famous Pop Art artists are featured in this fun, informational, and activity filled book.


  1. Heart to Heart – New Poems Inspired by 20th Century American Art., Edited by Jan Greenberg. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2001. Poetry, inspired by famous American paintings and sculptures. The art is arranged by themes suggested by the poetry. Themes include: Stories, Voices, Impressions, and Expressions. Superb reference for inspiration and for teaching the connections between poetry and the art of Tyree Guyton.


  1. The Big Orange Splot., by Daniel Pinkwater. Scholastic, Inc., 1977. The story of fictional character, Mr. Plumbean, who dares to express his individuality when painting his house. Remarkable resemblance to Tyree Guyton.


  1. The Dot., by Peter H. Reynolds. Candlewick Press, 2003. For anyone who has been afraid to express themselves


  1. Ish., by Peter H. Reynolds. Candlewick Press, 2004). This is the sequel to The Dot and a tribute to an approach to thinking – and relaxing — about your art, your writing, your craft. Your life.


  1. The Flower Man., by Mark Ludy. Green Pastures Publishing, Inc. 2005. A picture book that starts with shades of black and grey and gradually moves into light and color as the flower man uses the gift of happiness to brighten people’s lives.


  1. I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!. by Karen Beaumont. Harcourt Inc., 2005. Cute picture book that can be sung with children and used as a compliment to learning about Tyree Guyton and his famous paintbrush.


  1. Art., by Patrick McDonnell. Little, Brown and Co., 2006. Art, a young boy, joyfully tries his hand at all kinds of art. This story, along with Peter H. Reynolds's The Dot (Candlewick, 2003), can free up hesitant artists to let their talent shine (Amazon Review).


  1. Love Can Build a Bridge., by Naomi Judd. Harper Collins, 1999. A simple story and song that plays on the sentiments reflected in Tyree Guyton’s work.


  1. Weird Michigan., by Linda Godfrey. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006. Great reference book for demonstrating the opinions of other authors regarding the Heidelberg Project’s unusual art forms.


  1. Connecting the Dots: Tyree Guyton's Heidelberg Project., Wayne State University Press, 2007. Excellent reference book for background information on the Heidelberg Project.


  1. All the Colors of the Earth., by Sheila Hamanaka. Morrow Junior Books, 1994. A poetic picture book with exemplary art work. The simple text describes children's skin tones and hair color and texture in terms of the colors of nature such as brown bears, and curled up cats, etc.


  1. Whoever You Are., by Mem Fox. Sandpiper, 2006. The author’s message is one of diversity--that children from different parts of the world with different nationalities, races, ethnicities, languages or faiths, still all have the same hopes, dreams and daily needs.


  1. The Araboolies of Liberty Street., by Sam Swope. Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1989. The creators of this book, perhaps unwittingly, have produced that rarity, a picture book that deals with political issues as well as more subtle social themes of tolerance, conformity, and the rights of the individual in a community (Amazon review).


  1. We Dream Of A World...., by Gifted & Talented Students of Pershing Accelerated School in University City, Missouri. Scholastic Inc., 2001. A collection of drawings and verse that reflects young people’s visions of what they desire for our world.


  1. Rosa., by Nikki Giovanni. Henry Holt and Company, 2005. A wonderfully illustrated personal story of Rosa Parks that summarizes the Civil Rights movement era.


  1. If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks., by Faith Ringgold. Simon & Shuster, 1999. A fantasy story that recounts in simple terms the famous bus event of Rosa Parks. The story recounts Parks' childhood, education and tireless work as a civil rights activist.


Web Resources

  1. www.getyourdoton.org Webpage of Linda K. McLean


  1. www.heidelberg.org The Heidelberg Project home page


  1. http://www.kid-at-art.com The Imagination Factory-scrap art lessons


  1. http://www.scrapbox.org The Scrap Box a place for creative recycling

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