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The Ultimate Art Museum

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The Ultimate Art Museum by Ferren Gipson is a captivating journey through the history of art, curated for young readers. The book transforms the experiences of walking through a museum into an accessible exploration of various artworks spanning different cultures and eras. It provides engaging insights and vivid illustrations, making art both informative and entertaining for children.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about art from around the world and want to explore its history in a format that's engaging for children. It's like a museum tour you can hold in your hands, filled with captivating images and informative insights that make learning about art both fun and educational. Young readers will enjoy discovering iconic artworks alongside fascinating details that bring art to life.

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The Ultimate Art Museum

Visit the world's greatest museum without leaving your home through this imaginary art museum - a visually spectacular survey of world art for middle-grade readers (aged 8-14 years), curated in collaboration with a global team of experts and educators

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Wander through The Ultimate Art Museum - home to the finest, most accessible works from around the world and across time.

The imaginary art museum: an educational, inspiring experience without the constraints of space and time. Discover beautiful reproductions from pre-history to the present, arranged in easy-to-navigate, color-coded wings, galleries, and rooms, each with an informative narrative guide. Marvel at its remarkable range of styles and mediums from classic to contemporary, and from paintings and sculptures to photographs and textiles. With floor plans to follow and interactive cross-referencing activities, this museum-in-a-book is the perfect introduction to the history of human creativity.

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The Ultimate Art Museum by Ferren Gipson receives praise for its engaging and accessible presentation of art history. The book, described as both playful and informative, appeals to a wide audience, with reviews highlighting its vibrant illustrations and digestible content. It's celebrated as an innovative resource that is comprehensive and suitable for all ages, making it an excellent gift for young art enthusiasts and a helpful tool for art history education.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838662967

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1736g

Pages: 232

About the Author

Ferren Gipson is an art historian, writer, speaker, and educator. She is the host/writer/producer of the Art Matters podcast and doctoral researcher at SOAS, University of London. She has worked with institutions such as Tate, BBC, Pinterest, Lomography, and Esquire Magazine, as an art and design content specialist. Ferren lives in London with her husband and 4-year-old son.

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