About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherPhaidon Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100714847062

ISBN-139780714847061

eBay Product ID (ePID)63050711

Product Key Features

Book TitleArt Book for Children

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicArt / General

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorAmanda Renshaw

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length11.7 in

Item Width10.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2010-513473

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"A perfect introduction to art for parents and children to enjoy together... Simple, clear and fun."--The Guardian "The Art Book For Childrendraws young readers first into the subject, then deftly into the form, of paintings from the Mona Lisa to Warhol's Marilyn Monroe."--The Times "Stylish, and exciting without being silly."--Sunday Times Culture "Stylish, welcoming introduction to art... The book is bursting with exuberant questions... and determined to open young eyes and minds."--The Observer "A fine sourcebook; recommended for all collections."--Library Journal "The book will stimulate discussion and a higher level of appreciation of art."--School Library Journal, "A perfect introduction to art for parents and children to enjoy together... Simple, clear and fun."-- The Guardian " The Art Book For Children draws young readers first into the subject, then deftly into the form, of paintings from the Mona Lisa to Warhol's Marilyn Monroe."-- The Times "Stylish, and exciting without being silly."-- Sunday Times Culture "Stylish, welcoming introduction to art... The book is bursting with exuberant questions... and determined to open young eyes and minds."-- The Observer "A fine sourcebook; recommended for all collections."-- Library Journal "The book will stimulate discussion and a higher level of appreciation of art."-- School Library Journal

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromSecond Grade

Volume NumberBk. 2

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal701/.18

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThis children's edition of one of the most recognizable art books ever published includes masterpieces ranging from da Vinci's Mona Lisa to the art of Andy Warhol, facts and figures about the artists and their work, and more. Full color., Another thirty artists from the Renaissance to the present day are explored in this second volume of the bestselling Art Book for Children . Each spread is illustrated by one or more works by the artist and accompanied by a fun and involving text that introduces the reader to the artist and invites children to look more closely at each of the variety of paintings, sculptures and photographs included here., The Game of Finger Worms is a game of finger puppets, introducing children to a witty and delightful imaginary world of dinosaurs, undersea creatures and cake!, A perfect introduction to art for children everywhere, The Art Book for Children ( Yellow Book ) brings the clarity and innovation of Phaidon's bestselling Art Book to younger readers. 30 artists, from Raphael and Thomas Gainsborough to Winslow Homer and Gerhard Richter, have been selected from the original Art Book for their significance in art history as well as their appeal to children. The Art Book for Children ( Yellow Book ) is a fun and informative guide to 30 great artists and their most famous works, designed for both parent and child to enjoy together. The book encourages children to look closely at art and use their imagination to understand why artists choose to create the work they do and in the way that they do it. From the intricate details of the Limbourg Brothers' illuminated manuscripts to the dazzling Californian skies of David Hockney, every aspect of the works included here are discussed in an assessable and friendly style. This book will appeal particularly to children from age seven and upward, but will be of interest to readers of all ages., A perfect introduction to art for children everywhere, The Art Book for Children (Yellow Book) brings the clarity and innovation of Phaidon's bestselling Art Book to younger readers. 30 artists, from Raphael and Thomas Gainsborough to Winslow Homer and Gerhard Richter, have been selected from the original Art Book for their significance in art history as well as their appeal to children. The Art Book for Children ( Yellow Book ) is a fun and informative guide to 30 great artists and their most famous works, designed for both parent and child to enjoy together. The book encourages children to look closely at art and use their imagination to understand why artists choose to create the work they do and in the way that they do it. From the intricate details of the Limbourg Brothers' illuminated manuscripts to the dazzling Californian skies of David Hockney, every aspect of the works included here are discussed in an assessable and friendly style. This book will appeal particularly to children from age seven and upward, but will be of interest to readers of all ages., This children's edition of one of the most recognizable art books ever published includes masterpieces ranging from da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" to the art of Andy Warhol, facts and figures about the artists and their work, and more. Full color.

LC Classification NumberN7440.R462 2007