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Author
Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Art uses prehistoric dinosaur humour to introduce young readers to art history in a fun and inviting new way. The Prehistoric Masters of Art features an assortment of artist biographies, each with a "prehistoric" twist, such as Leonardo da Vilociraptor, Vincent van Guanadon, and Frida Kahlopholus. After a brief "dino" history of each artist, a clever parody of his or her most famous sketches and paintings...
Author
Series
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
45 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces thirteen important art techniques--including modeling, watercolor, etching, and collage--as exemplified by famous works from such artists as Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jackson Pollock. Includes timeline, glossary, and quiz questions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Phaidon press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A tender and wise ode to love, illustrated with an expertly curated selection of fine art for young children Art, like anything else, is only as meaningful and interesting as it is relatable. For toddlers and preschoolers, connecting their own experiences of love to those they see on the canvas allows them to truly engage with the material. 35 full-page artworks feature love in all its forms, accompanied by a brief and gentle read-aloud text. Each...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the joys of art. It includes a varied collection of images - paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles - from all around the world and down through the ages.
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
An anarchic introduction to art for young rebels everywhere. This irreverent introduction to art gives children the confidence to respond to art on their own terms, and - most importantly - to have fun with it. Under the playful guidance of Leo, the museum cat, readers encounter abstract, Surrealist, nude and contemporary art, ancient sculpture, still lifes and portraits. But instead of being told facts to memorize, they're equipped with the knowledge...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Take a colorful journey through the history of art from cave paintings and Renaissance art to modern graffiti. Find out how and why art is made. Explore colors, shapes, patterns and themes. Discover the world's great artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Yayoi Kusama.
Author
Series
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"For children everywhere, sleep is part of their every day... and now, part of their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods feature sleep in all its forms" --
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts . . . this book will make YOU an artist! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled book full of activities. Discover famous masterpieces through the included photographs of real works of art - from ancient cave painting to contemporary performance - and lots more in between!"-- Provided...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
This book traces art history through its key turning points and helps to map important art movements from the Renaissance and Impressionism to Surrealism and contemporary art. At the beginning, a spread explores how early peoples represented animals and everyday life. Then brief sections explore the stories of particular artists who helped to make important artistic innovations, including Michelangelo and the High Renaissance; Bruegel and his paintings...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Painting a vivid portrait of art throughout history, showing how it has changed the world, one artistic movement at a time, this book illustrates how artists bring their ideas to life, explores various techniques and shows how art can affect the way we think and feel.
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