The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia - Paperback
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The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia from DK walks young readers through painting, sculpture and photography, from cave paintings to street art.
Artists and works
Profiles cover artists such as Johannes Vermeer and the photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
The pictures include the Mona Lisa, the Terracotta Army and Barbara Hepworth's Pelagos.
From the publisher
Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book. The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time.
From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron.
Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China's statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.
Packed with pictures and full of facts, Art A Visual Encyclopedia is guaranteed to become a family favourite, encouraging a love of art through the generations.
Series Overview: DK's Visual Encyclopedias are the first substantial series of encyclopedias aimed at young children, designed to excite and entertain, while offering a comprehensive overview of core subjects.
From science and the human body to animals, the ocean, space, and more, each book combines fun facts, amazing pictures, and crystal-clear explanations to take kids into the wonders of our world.
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