Colors in Art (Sabrina Hahn's Art & Concepts for Kids)
by Sabrina Hahn
Praise for ABCs of Art “A surprisingly fresh take on the classic children's ABCs book.” A Best Book of 2019. —Vanity Fair A fun way to inspire children’s imagination and creativity!” —Serena Williams “Art connects us all on the deepest level and this book will inspire young minds.” —Ken Griffin, founder & CEO of Citadel, trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, and trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art Explore colors through fine art! Spark your child’s creativity and curiosity w...
Fantastically Great Women Artists and Their Stories
by Kate Pankhurst
'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST Over half of all the visual artists working today are women, but the paintings and sculptures shown in many galleries and museums tell a different story because they're usually the work of men. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pan...
Inside Art Movements: Renaissance (Inside Art Movements)
by Susie Brooks
Discover the art movements that shaped our world in this wonderfully visual series for children aged 9 and upThe exciting time known as the Renaissance revolutionised art, as artists broke with the past to embrace new subjects, techniques and mediums. Painters and sculptors including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo became famous across Europe, creating works as enduringly iconic as the Mona Lisa and David. For readers aged 9 and up, Inside Art Movements provides an accessible and i...
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 a...
Modern Art Explorer is a witty and brilliantly illustrated introduction to modern art for children that takes readers undercover to discover the stories behind thirty famous artworks from the Centre Pompidou's collection in Paris. By going behind the scenes and turning each artwork inside out, young readers will see that artworks aren’t remote monuments but real things that are shaped into being by ideas, inspirations, human lives, world events and the materials artists use. Children will b...
This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography. The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's spectacular...
This volume recounts the life of the 20th-century African-American collage artist who used his Southern childhood, New York City, jazz and Paris to influence his bold and meaningful art. Romare Bearden described his way of making art as "putting something over something else". Experimenting with fabric, photographs, coloured papers and other materials, Bearden developed his own style in collage, which is firmly rooted in African-American culture.
In the Picture With Edouard Manet (In the Picture with)
by Iain Zaczek
This title looks at the life and works of Edouard Manet, including an examination of paintings such as Music in the Tuileries Gardens, Monet in his Floating Studio, Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass), A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, Gare Saint-Lazare, Portrait of Emile Zola and The Banks of the Seine at Argenteuil. It looks at the techniques and colour palette that Manet used in these works, encouraging readers to look more closely at the interesting elements of each painting. I...
'The Cat Family… are truly in a league of their own in the "lift-the-flap" category.' - Fairytales and FingerpaintsJoin the Cat Family on a day out to the museum and discover the secrets behind artefacts from around the world and throughout history in this beautiful lift-the-flap book with 140 doors to open.Wander through the museum and gaze up at European masterpieces, roar at sabre-toothed tigers and marvel at enormous dinosaurs in this magical museum of wonders – there is something for every...
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 Leo...
This book is part of a series providing an introduction to some of the world's greatest painters, their lives and work. In each book, the author uses cartoons and a storyline to enhance and give the reader an insight into each artist's most famous paintings. The reader is encouraged to look at each painting and notice changes in the artist's style during their lifetime.
Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of each artist's life and style in these fun and educational books.
This book provides an entertaining and humor ous introduction to the famous artist, Salvador Dali. Full-c olour reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia''s clever illustrations and story line. '
This series draws together some of the most influential artists of our time, exploring their work in relation to their life and what was happening in the world around them. ages 10+
Stories In Art: Mosaics (Stories Behind the Art)
by Nathaniel Harris
Featuring six mosaics from around the world, this book explores different types of story, from historical recount in the Alexander Mosaic to film story in 'North by Northwest'. Each mosaic is looked at in detail, and a more general introduction to the medium provides a historical context. Step-by-step projects show children how to create their own mosaic masterpieces, using the techniques of the art form. Learn how to make a mosaic pen holder or photo frame and how to make a patterned place mat!...
Describes how different types of masks are made and used in Africa and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups.
Coco Chanel (Little People, Big Dreams, #1)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this international style icon. Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the bac...
Story of Art Sticker Book (Information Sticker Books)
by Sarah Courtauld
This is a charmingly simple introduction to some of the world's greatest works of art and when they were made - from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces. It is produced in association with the National Gallery, London. It features over 140 stickers of paintings and other works of art to place on the pages. It is packed with fascinating facts and stories about the pictures and the artists who made them, plus internet links to find out more. It is arranged by period, including a timeli...
Introduces some of the major artists, writers, and composers that flourished in Europe and the United States during the second half of the twentieth century.