A Child's Introduction To Art

Name: A Child's Introduction To Art
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781579129569
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The World's Greatest Paintings and Sculptures

By Meredith Hamilton and Heather Alexander

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A Child's Introduction to Art by Meredith Hamilton and Heather Alexander is an engaging and educational children's book that explores the fascinating world of art. It introduces young readers to a variety of art forms and iconic artists, providing insight into art history and techniques. Through vibrant illustrations and clear explanations, the book encourages children to appreciate and understand the artistic creations that shape our world.
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This delightful guide introduces young readers to the vibrant world of art through engaging stories and captivating illustrations. It may appeal to you if you're curious about different art movements, famous artists, and want a fun, educational journey through art history. Perfect for sparking creativity and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

A Child's Introduction To Art

The newest volume in Black Dog's Child's Introduction series explores the fascinating world of art and artists.

Description

In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include THE STORY OF THE ORCHESTRA and A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO THE NIGHT SKY, A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO ART introduces kids ages 9 through 12 to the art world's most famous painters, styles, and periods. The book brings these to life through full-colour photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming original illustrations.

The book highlights 40 painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol. It provides information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique, and includes a full-colour 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 colour 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. The book also includes five masterpiece paintings to colour.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Child's Introduction to Art is an engaging and visually appealing resource that introduces young readers to the world of art, focusing predominantly on European male artists. The book captivates with its accessible and lively text paired with vibrant illustrations and well-chosen artwork reproductions. While it offers insightful sidebars on art theories and movements and includes related hands-on projects, it provides limited representation of diverse cultures and artists. Nonetheless, it remains a delightful tool for sparking interest in art among children aged 9 to 14.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781579129569

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 261.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 794g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Heather Alexander Meredith Hamilton

About the Author

Heather Alexander (Author)

Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor and lives in Basking Ridge, NJ. Meredith Hamilton has illustration the previous eight books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Meredith Hamilton (Author)

Meredith Hamilton graduated from Brown University and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Formerly an art director at Newsweek and Time, she illustrated the previous six books in the Child's Introduction series, among other books, and her work can be found in magazines and animations as well. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.Laura Lee is currently producing a U.S. tour of the Russian Classical Ballet. She is the author of The Encyclopedia of Aggravation and The Elvis Impersonation Kit, both available from Black Dog & Leventhal.