| The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children Contributor(s): Manning, Mick (Author), Granström, Brita (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 145492702X ISBN-13: 9781454927020 Publisher: Union Square Kids OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Painting |
| Dewey: 709 |
| Lexile Measure: 1090 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 9.4" W x 11.7" (1.65 lbs) 88 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From prehistoric cave art to graffiti, this beautiful compendium introduces children to the world of paintings. Get ready to feast your eyes on an exhibition of fantastic art Kids can time-travel through the centuries and learn all about 39 paintings, from a galloping horse drawn in the Lascaux Caves during the Stone Age, to Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Vel zquez's Las Meninas, to masterpieces by Dal , Picasso, Kahlo, and Basquiat. Each spread showcases a different painting, along with a profile of the artist, kid-friendly cartoons, and fun prompts that encourage children to ask questions (like, "What do you think Mona Lisa is smiling about?") and spot details in each work. |