Children's Book of Art

by DK (Author)

Children's Book of Art
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

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 Leonardo da Vinci to Tracey Emin and Henry Moore.

All the essential information about art is covered, including the major movements, artists from around the world and techniques.

This art book for children offers:

  • Chapters which cover a huge range of artistic styles, from the very first cave paintings to contemporary art installations.
  • Profiles of influential artists from Katsushika Hokusai to Jackson Pollock.
  • A focus on key techniques and the famous artists who used them. Fun activities to create frescoes and sculptures for yourself.

Children's Book of Art is full of facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from across the globe, from the very earliest cave paintings through to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China's terracotta army and African sculptors.

Plus, there are fun activities and projects so children can create their own works of art - making it the perfect gift for budding painters and sculptors.

The Children's Book of series inspires young learners to dive into their favorite topic and immerse themselves in the ins and outs, from fun facts to experts in the field. If you liked Children's Book of Art, then why not try the guide for budding musicians, Children's Book of Music?

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$24.99

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John Woodward has written numerous books, including DK's Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia, Weather Watcher, and Super Earth Encyclopedia. He works as a conservation volunteer on a wildlife reserve near his home in southern England.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780744082760
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Publication date
August 15, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF006040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | History
JNF006050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Painting
JNF006060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Sculpture
Library of Congress categories
History
Art
Art appreciation

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