Children's book of art.
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TextPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: Second edition, American edition, New editionDescription: 149 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- Children
- 9780744082760
- 0744082765
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Go on an artistic journey around the world in this children's introduction.
Discover the power of art and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children's guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of art and celebrates different styles from every continent!
Children aged 9+ can enjoy reading about early art right through to present day, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great artists and sculptors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Tracey Emin and Henry Moore. All the essential information about art is covered, including the major movements, artists from around the world and techniques.
This art book for children offers:
- Chapters which cover a huge range of artistic styles, from the very first cave paintings to contemporary art installations.
- Profiles of influential artists from Katsushika Hokusai to Jackson Pollock.
- A focus on key techniques and the famous artists who used them.Fun activities to create frescoes and sculptures for yourself.
Children's Book of Art is full of facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from across the globe, from the very earliest cave paintings through to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China's terracotta army and African sculptors.
Plus, there are fun activities and projects so children can create their own works of art - making it the perfect gift for budding painters and sculptors.
More in the series
The Children's Book of series inspires young learners to dive into their favorite topic and immerse themselves in the ins and outs, from fun facts to experts in the field. If you liked Children's Book of Art , then why not try the guide for budding musicians, Children's Book of Music ?
Includes index.
"An introduction to the world's most amazing paintings and sculptures"--Cover.
Welcome to the greatest gallery on Earth. Put yourself in the picture with this incredible visual guide displaying the best artistic works of all time. You're the very special guest with unlimited access to the world's most important art through the ages, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art. On your journey through time, you'll see a wealth of valuable art, including Egyptian tomb paintings, Roman frescoes, Byzantine mosaics, and Chinese porcelain. Special attention is given to art from different eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime, Renaissance period, impressionism, contemporary art, and much, much more. Watch the progression of artistic styles and techniques, such as oil painting, watercolor, pastels, and sculpture. Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol are just some of the big names from the past and present featured inside. Every talent's work is showcased through a signature piece supported by illuminating text, giving you a unique tour of each prestigious work of art. Budding artists, this is all the inspiration you need to make your own masterpiece.