Costume of the Classical World (Costume Reference S.)
by Marion Sichel
Students can learn much about a country or an era by examining its styles of clothing.
Ancient cultures regarded animals as emblems of power and magic. An array of animals helped shape entire societies and religions. Now, this boldly inventive book helps young readers grasp just how important animals were to those that came before us. Each civilization is depicted in double-page spreads that feature captivating drawings alongside informative texts. As readers travel from culture to culture, they will learn the ways animals have been worshiped, feared, and mythologized. They can ex...
An enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art, from prehistoric cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and illustrated by Kate Evans, the book also features reproductions of the famous artworks discussed, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art. Thi...
Bosch's elaborate paintings have always been hugely popular and are well known for their use of fantastic imagery. Bosch's best-known painting remains the Garden of Earthly Delights triptych that can be seen at the Prado Museum in Madrid. His landscapes depicting humans, animals and fabulous creatures are sure to appeal to children and encourage imaginative creative play with the stickers included in this book. This sticker book introduces children to amazing landscapes, fantastic fruits and flo...
A fascinating introduction to the world's most famous art and artists. This comprehensive guide provides a first look at art for young readers, and focuses on the collection of paintings housed in The National Gallery, London. The book sets itself apart from the competition as it also includes a free app that allows you to create your own virtual gallery at home.
13 Art Movements Children Should Know (13 Children Should Know)
by Brad Finger
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Leonardo Da Vinci (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker, #19)
by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Introducing Picasso (Introducing (Thameside Press))
by Juliet Heslewood
Picasso, who was born in Spain more than 100 years ago and lived through some of the most traumatic events of recent times, left a legacy of challenging and startling works of art and sculpture. This book offers children an introduction to a man whose innovations changed the face of modern art, and puts his achievements into their historical and artistic context.
African American Artists (Major Black Contributions from Emancipat) (Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights)
by Carol Ellis
From quilts to marble, from comic strips to welded steel, African Americans have created exciting works of art for more than a hundred years. African-American Artists traces the struggles and shows the work of many of these men and women. This book will introduce you to Harriet Powers, who was born a slave and who told legends and stories on her quilts. You'll meet Horace Pippin, who taught himself to paint and kept painting even after he lost the use of his arm. Cartoonist Aaron McGruder and di...
Colourful organic shapes make up the letters of this unusual alphabet. In turn, these letters form the names of twenty-six different animals - one for each letter of the alphabet. Is it an ape? An ant? An antelope? A tiger? A turtle? A termite? Complete with a sturdy fold-out key, this mesmerizing menageric will have readers of all ages discovering words from A to Z.
'Painting is to dream', said Hundertwasser. 'When the dream is over, I don't remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream'. This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist and architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in. Dozens of activities in this book will captivate children of all ages and take them on a journey through a magi...
Here Amy Newbold conveys nineteen artists’ styles in a few deft words, while Greg Newbold’s chameleon-like artistry shows us Edgar Degas’ dinosaur ballerinas, Cassius Coolidge’s dinosaurs playing Go Fish, Hokusai’s dinosaurs surfing a giant wave, and dinosaurs smelling flowers in Mary Cassatt’s garden; grazing in Grandma Moses’ green valley; peeking around Diego Rivera’s orchids in Frida Kahlo’s portrait; tiptoeing through Baishi’s inky bamboo; and cavorting, stampeding or hiding in canvases by...