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See moreDavid Hockney and Martin Gayford take children on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras.
Art history for children from acclaimed duo David Hockney and Martin Gayford, with delightful illustrations by Rose Blake. For ages 7+
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Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019
A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children's edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity.
Rose Blake's illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.
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i>A History of Pictures for Children by David Hockney and Martin Gayford receives high praise for making art history accessible and engaging for young readers. Reviewers highlight the book's vibrant illustrations by Rose Blake, which bring the subject matter to life. It is celebrated for being an inspiring, informative, and beautifully produced book, capturing the evolution of art in a way that's easy to understand and enjoy for children and adults alike.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500651414
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 September 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 160 Illustrations, color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 930g
Pages: 128
About the Author
David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. He has produced work in almost every medium - painting, drawing, stage design, photography and printmaking - and has stretched the boundaries of all of them. Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. There, he painted his famous swimming pool paintings. In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time. He continues to create and exhibit art. Martin Gayford is art critic for The Spectator and the author of acclaimed books on Van Gogh, Constable and Michelangelo. He is the author of many books, including Man with a Blue Scarf, Rendez-vous with Art, (with Philippe de Montebello), A Bigger Message, Modernists & Mavericks, A History of Pictures (with David Hockney), The Pursuit of Art and Spring Cannot be Cancelled, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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