Introduction to Modern Art

by Rosie Dickins

Published 26 December 2008
Explains the development of modern art in a simple, straightforward way, with over 100 illustrations of major art works. Covers all the key movements in modern art, from the avant-garde of the 19th century to contemporary art in the 21st century.

Art Activity Book

by Rosie Dickins

Published 1 October 2015
Explore the exciting world of art with this write-in activity book and discover dozens of paintings through puzzles, doodles, stickers, colouring in and things to spot. Each double page features a well-known painting, with snippets of information and fun and creative puzzles and challenges. Children can guide St George through a maze next to Paolo Uccello’s “St George and the Dragon”, add stickers to make a cubist portrait and fill empty frames with their own portraits and patterns. Published in association with The National Gallery, and featuring paintings by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Rousseau and Vincent van Gough, and movements including Cubism, Surrealism and Symbolism.

Art Colouring and Sticker Book

by Rosie Dickins

Published 1 November 2015
Published in association with The National Gallery, London, this book features some of the best-known works from their world-famous collection of paintings. By interacting with each work of art - adding stickers or colouring in - children can gain a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, art.

This is a vibrant new edition of the popular book introducing children to the world of art. Simple text provides a sound basis of information for anybody interested in art. Organised by theme, some of the world's most famous and beautiful works of art are examined in detail. It brings together great themes, techniques and artists from the most important periods and movements. It is published in association with the world-famous National Gallery of London.

A glorious colouring book with details from 15 famous paintings to colour in. Produced in association with the National Gallery, with a full colour reproduction of each picture, tips for colouring in and information about the picture and artist. Includes two pages of stickers of famous paintings and a sticker gallery to place them in.

Book of Famous Artists

by Rosie Dickins

Published 1 April 2014
A beautifully presented introduction to the lives and works of 35 of the world’s most famous artists. Features Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Jan van Eyck, among others. Perfect for older children, this book provides fascinating information about the life and work of each artist. Includes reproductions of famous paintings, as well as photographs of the artists, their homes and their personal belongings. With internet links to websites to see more art works and find art activities.

An introduction to 15 famous works of art from around the world - each accompanied by a creative colouring project. It features artists who range from Monet and Matisse to Pop Art and traditional Japanese prints. It also includes stickers.

An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists from around the world, with arty things to make and do inspired by some of the artists’ methods and ideas. Activities include fruity faces in the style of Arcimboldo, ancient Egyptian hippo statues, Rousseau-like jungle-print birds, and lots more. Includes full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and with highlighted points to spot and think about on each page. An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists for young children.