Author: Heine, Florian
Brand: Prestel Junior
Color: Multicolor
Features:
- 13 Painters Children Should Know
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 48
Release Date: 16-04-2012
Details: Product Description A colorful, accessible and engaging introduction to art history that children will remember for years to come. It's never too early to introduce children to art. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. From the fantastic images of Hieronymus Bosch to the romantic idealism of titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne to Jean-Michel Basquiat's African-and street art-inspired figures-each patinter is presented in chronologically arranged double page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions, interesting facts, biographical information, and comparisons to other painters. Fun to read and informative, this latest addition to the "Children Should Know" series offers young readers inspiration and encouragement to develop a further interest in all kinds of art. From Booklist Art history and appreciation is sometimes thought to be too lofty for young minds, but this book defies that notion by presenting seminal works of visual art in an accessible format. Some of the artists included are expected, such as Rembrandt and Dalí, but some of the most intriguing painters are more obscure, such as young August Macke, who painted for only 10 years before being killed in action during WWII, or Hieronymus Bosch, who hid optical illusions in many of his works. Each full-color painting is accompanied by insets highlighting the most intriguing details, all of which are quirky enough to keep viewers searching for more. The artists’ biographies are compelling and are made even more relevant by time lines that highlight significant world events during their respective lives. This book fills an important need in maximizing children’s cultural literacy and putting real-life people in a historical context. Grades 4-8. --Erin Anderson Review "This informative book has a place in school and public libraries, in the art instructor’s collection, and at home. It will surely foster an interest in painting in many young readers." — Arts & Activities From the Inside Flap A colorful, accessible and engaging introduction to art history that children will remember for years to come. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. Fun to read and informative, this latest addition to the "Children Should Know" series offers young readers inspiration and encouragement to develop a further interest in all kinds of art. From the Back Cover A colorful, accessible and engaging introduction to art history that children will remember for years to come. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. Fun to read and informative, this latest addition to the -Children Should Know- series offers young readers inspiration and encouragement to develop a further interest in all kinds of art.
Package Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches
Languages: English
