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The Spectacular Science of Art

From the Renaissance to the digital age
By Rob Colson
Series: Spectacular Science
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The Spectacular Science of Art is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about colours, perspective, and symmetry. Questions include: What is colour theory? How do artists use maths in their paintings? How do scientists spot forgeries in a laboratory? And many,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Find out about the fascinating science behind the vibrant world of art.

Find out about the fascinating science behind the vibrant world of art

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The Spectacular Science of Art is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about colours, perspective, and symmetry.

Questions include: What is colour theory? How do artists use maths in their paintings? How do scientists spot forgeries in a laboratory? And many, many more!

The bright illustrations by Moreno Chiacchiera will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels by expert author Rob Colson, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

There are so many wonderful titles to discover in the Spectacular Science series, including Space, Buildings, Planet Earth and more!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035075676

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Moreno Chiacchiera

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults, including many natural history, math, and science titles. Previous titles as author: Wayland: Ultimate Cars, Ultimate Machines (Wayland); Super Science (Franklin Watts). Other titles: Bone Collection: Animals (published by Scholastic), Puzzles, Conundrums, and Enigmas (published by Parragon). Contributing author to Battle (DK). Moreno Chiacchiera is an Italian illustrator who has published dozens of history, math, and science books for children. His bright, busy artworks are full of intriguing details that children love to explore in great depth.

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