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World Art Day, celebrated on April 15th, is an annual celebration of art and its vital role in human culture. This day was chosen in honor of Leonardo da Vinci's birthday, who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. World Art Day is a time to reflect on the importance of art in our lives and to celebrate the creativity and diversity of artists and their works.

Art has the power to inspire, challenge, and unite people from all backgrounds and cultures. It can be a means of expressing emotions, telling stories, and exploring important issues. It can even improve mental health and well-being, promote empathy and understanding, and contribute to economic development. By celebrating World Art Day, we can raise awareness of these benefits and encourage greater investment in the arts.

Often when people think “art,” they imagine drawing and painting, but in reality, “art” covers many different outlets, like writing, acting, and architecture.

World Art Day is an important occasion to celebrate the power and value of art. It is a time to appreciate the contributions of artists and to reflect on the role of art in society. In recognition of the day, the Edison Public Library has selected titles from our circulation that focus on the importance of art, either through its history, its teaching, or helping others to make it.

History Of Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture

by H. Harvard Arnason

709.03 ARN.

BORROW

The Lives of the Artists

by Giorgio Vasari

eBook on HOOPLA

BORROW

Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain

by Betty Edwards

741.2 EDW

BORROW

Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

by Austin Kleon

eBook on eLibraryNJ

BORROW

The Letters of Vincent van Gogh

by Patrick Grant

eBook on HOOPLA

BORROW

Understanding Comics

by Scott McCloud

GN 741.5 MCC

BORROW

What Are You Looking At?: The Surprising, Shocking, and Sometimes Strange Story of 150 Years of Modern Art

by Will Gompertz

709 GOM.

BORROW

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

by Elizabeth Gilbert

153.35 GIL.

BORROW

Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

by David Bayles & Ted Orland

eBook on HOOPLA

BORROW

Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas. Advice & Projects from 50 Successful Artists

by Danielle Krysa

eBook on HOOPLA

BORROW

Ninth Street Women
Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art

by Mary Gabriel

eBook on eLibraryNJ

BORROW

History Of Architecture: From Classic to Contemporary

by Barbara Borngässer Klein

720.9 BOR

BORROW

The Clara Barton Branch is holding a mini-book sale on Saturday, April 22!

Want to lend your support? Book Donations can be dropped off at any Branch of the Edison Public Library. Due to limited space, we can only accept two bags at a time. Book donations will be accepted through Wednesday, April 19th.

Proceeds from this Book Sale support the ongoing fundraising efforts of the Edison Public Library Foundation and the newly formed Friends of the Edison Public Library. The Edison Public Library is a non-profit 501-C-3 organization.

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants 
to wear them.

  • Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines at eLibraryNJ or through the Libby app 
  • Watch films, documentaries, and Great Course classes at Kanopy
  • Take a class at LinkedIn Learning
  • Borrow music, comics, movies, and more at Hoopla
  • Read newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries on PressReader
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