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The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781465462909)
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xThis beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography. The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moore's beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parents and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations. Celebrate your child's creativity as they explore: - "Artist profiles" explore the lives & major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, & dancers.
- Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols.
- Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full color.
- Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated.
- Easily accessible & age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics
- Number 1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Art History From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It's the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.
Author: DK
ISBN-10: 1465462902
ISBN-13: 9781465462909
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 1.00d
- Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols.
- Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full color.
- Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated.
- Easily accessible & age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics
- Number 1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Art History From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It's the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.
Author: DK
ISBN-10: 1465462902
ISBN-13: 9781465462909
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 1.00d
By DK
xDK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
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