A Child’s Introduction to Art: The World’s Greatest Paintings and Sculptures (A Child’s Introduction Series)
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Explore the fascinating world of art and artists while trying do-it-yourself art projects in this colorful informative book.
Introduce kids ages 9 through 12 to the artworld’s most famous painters, styles, and periods, all brought to life through full-color photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming original illustrations.
This gorgeously illustrated reader highlights 40 painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol, providing information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique, and a full-color photo of one of their signature works of art. It also includes an overview of various styles and periods (Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, etc.), instruction on how to view and appreciate art, and information on the color wheel and other tools artists employ.
Fun art projects throughout, such as Can You Find It?, Q-tip pointillism, making a stained-glass window with tissue paper, and Spatter Paint like Pollock, allow kids to learn about painting techniques and explore their own artistic abilities. Also includes five masterpiece paintings to color.
Meredith Hamilton’s witty illustrations add another dimension to the excellent text and photographs.
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal; Illustrated edition (May 20, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1579129560
ISBN-13 : 978-1579129569
Grade level : Preschool and up
Item Weight : 1.74 pounds
Dimensions : 10.33 x 0.68 x 10.33 inches
Customers say
Customers find the art book awesome, lovely, and perfect as an introduction to art for elementary level. They say it offers ideas for fun art projects and is a nice addition to home school studies. Readers also mention the text is well-written, providing main points without boring kids with details. In addition, they appreciate the excellent overview of well-known artists and their work.
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Rachel –
Great art resource
This is an excellent book! Every page is filled with information about the artist, art style, and works of art written in a way that children can easily understand itâs content. I use this book with my kids (4 and 6 years) for homeschool, and I also use it to help teach an art class for my homeschool group with kids in 3-6th grade. I would highly recommend this book!
RH –
Very useful
I bought this for ideas for my art class. It has so many ideas, fun coloring pages and info about artists. If you are looking for something specific you can easily find it through the index in the back.
Elena –
Great introduction for children
Reading this with my children and they are really enjoying it. Well-written, lots of interesting facts, stories and illustrations. We read ot all and now the kids have picked out a couple of artists they want to learn more about. Fun easy read. Definite must have for young artists
F. McCurry –
Perfect for a budding artist!
My granddaughter is seven and has a real passion for art! This is a great book to get her started in learning art history and styles of painting.
Vermont Mom –
A great introduction to famous artists
This was a good source for homeschooling. It has information on famous artists, their backgrounds and techniques. Plus photos of some of their most recognizable art. Comes with a few stiff paper outlines of famous paintings to color or paint.
RKam2128 –
Accessible Art History
I was looking for a book that showed some famous paintings for a 10 year old budding artist. This is exactly what I wanted. Itâs like an introduction to art history with well selected art, fun facts about the artists and more. From cave painting to Warhol. Would love a sequel bringing the young reader up to present works. Great book.
busymomof8 –
A great introduction to art appreciation
Provides an excellent overview of well known artists and their work in an accessible and kid friendly format. It even offers ideas for fun art projects you can easily do at home in a variety of styles and mediums. This book is quite interesting, and a fun read for kids and adults alike. Another reviewer pointed out that there is a painting depicting an autopsy, and one showing a firing squad that some people may not feel is appropriate for their children to view. I wouldn’t miss out on this gem based on that alone. I just mention it so you can read together if that is a concern for you.
Rose –
Wonderful art book for children.
This is a fabulous book for children. Many major artists are shown, with descriptions of what makes this artist unique. The photos are beautiful, and it’s presented in a way that is fascinating. My 9 year old granddaughter loved it, and truthfully, I enjoyed reading it as much! A perfect gift for an artistic child.
Nataliia –
Amazing quality. Good quality paper. Good context.
Gabriela –
Me ha gustado mucho!! Vale la pena la inversión!!
Laura Alice –
Great introduction to art. Has a bit of info on the artist and one of their paintings and the techniques used. Also has general information on art, colours, techniques etc scattered throughout. As someone who knows nothing about art, and wanting to teach our daughters, this is a great place to start!
Stella –
Minha filha de 9 anos adorou .
Neetið â¤ï¸ –
Excellent book to introduce children to different artists.My only issue is that I was charged Rs 1351/- whereas the price sticker on the book says Rs 1050.