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The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children

The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children - Hardcover

by Mick Manning
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Availability:In StockContributor:Mick Manning, Brita Granström (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2017-09-05Pages:88
Language:EnglishPublisher:Union Square KidsISBN-13:9781454927020ISBN-10:145492702XUPC:9781454927020Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:ArtBook Topic:History, PaintingSize:11.70 x 9.40 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.6513Product ID:SCK0WY1B49
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Union Square KidsISBN-13:9781454927020ISBN-10:145492702XUPC:9781454927020Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:ArtBook Topic:History, PaintingSize:11.70 x 9.40 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.6513Product ID:SCK0WY1B49
Mick Manning and Brita Granström have collaborated on several picture books, including Cock-a-Doodle-Hooooooo! (Good Books), What Mr. Darwin Saw (Frances Lincoln), The Secrets of Stonehenge (Frances Lincoln), and The Brontes: Children of the Moors (Franklin Watts). Their backlist includes books endorsed by and made in collaboration with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Bletchley Park Museum, the Natural History Museum, and English Heritage. They are also the creators of "Max and Kate," a long-running story for Ladybug magazine. They live in the United Kingdom.
Publisher: Union Square Kids

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Mick Manning, Brita Granström (Illustrator)

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Mick Manning

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