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A history of pictures for children : from cave paintings to computer drawings / David Hockney & Martin Gayford ; illustrated by Rose Blake ; abridged and adapted by Mary Richards.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781419732119
  • 1419732110
Related works:
  • Abridgement of (work): Hockney, David. History of pictures
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Thinking about pictures -- Making marks -- Light and shadows -- Watch this space -- Mirrors and reflections -- Painting and photography -- Moving pictures -- The story goes on -- Timeline of inventions.
Summary: A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. All new illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images. A History of Pictures will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 709 H685 Available 33111008925584
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 709 H685 Available 33111009275609
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A History of Pictures for Children takes young readers on an adventure through art history.



From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. David Hockney and Martin Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. Original illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images.



A History of Pictures for Children will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.



"A brilliant, knockout collaboration--one that will continue to excite, provoke, and engage kids and their grown-ups." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Abridged and adapted by Mary Richards from A history of pictures by David Hockney and Martin Gayford.

Thinking about pictures -- Making marks -- Light and shadows -- Watch this space -- Mirrors and reflections -- Painting and photography -- Moving pictures -- The story goes on -- Timeline of inventions.

A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. All new illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images. A History of Pictures will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.

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