Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
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£12.82
Birkhauser Basics Entwurfselement Wasser
Book SynopsisWasser ist ein besonderes Gestaltungselement in der Freiraumplanung mit einem ausgeprägt repräsentativen Charakter. Doch geht es nicht allein darum, im Entwurf an geeigneter Stelle Wasserbecken oder Brunnen einzuzeichnen. Bereits beim Entwerfen muss der Planer sich Gedanken darüber machen, wo das Wasser herkommt, wo es abgeführt wird oder wie es gereinigt wird.Themen: Typologie (fließendes Wasser, stehendes Wasser, natürliches Wasser Teich, See, Meer geplantes Wasser Becken, Brunnen, Rinne etc.) Entwurfsparameter (Ort, Funktion, Wirkung) Grundsätzliches zur gestalterischen Konzeption, zu Größe, sinnliche Erfahrbarkeit und Zugänglichkeit Übersicht zu den technisch-konstruktiven Rahmenbedingungen (Herkunft, Einfassung, Bepflanzung, Wasserqualität etc.) Hinweise zur Planung Wirtschaftliche Aspekte
£18.52
Birkhauser Basics Stadtanalyse
Book SynopsisBasics Stadtanalyse erweitert den Themenblock Städtebau. Aufbauend auf den im Band Stadtbausteine beschriebenen Elementen einer Stadt erläutert es Verfahren der Stadtanalyse. Als Grundlage der städtebaulichen und architektonischen Entwurfsarbeit ist ein Verständnis für das bestehende und umgebende Stadtgefüge unerlässlich. Dieser Band erklärt dabei nicht nur die möglichen Herangehensweisen, er erläutert auch die praktische Umsetzung im Analysegebiet und die zielführende Auswertung empirischer Daten.Themen: Ausgangspunkte der Stadtanalyse Analyseverfahren (Geschichte, Nutzungsstruktur, Verkehrsführung, Grün- und Freiraumflächen, Bau- und Siedlungsstruktur, Sozialraum etc.) Datenbeschaffung und Analyse vor Ort (Kartografie, Bevölkerungsstatistiken, Befragungen, Aufmaße, Messungen) Auswertung der Daten und Verarbeitung der Erkenntnisse Technische Hilfsmittel wie geografische Informationssysteme (GIS)
£134.27
Hatje Cantz Wie eine Ausstellung gemacht wird
Book SynopsisA museum is not only a place where you can look at art. It is also a unique environment where art can breathe and develop and where we can encounter it face to face. An interplay of many different specialists, aesthetic flair and organizational talent are necessary to make this possible. This charming book makes it child’s play taking a look behind the scenes of how a museum operates. Informative and profusely illustrated with endearing pictures, it deals with all the different fields that have to work together in order to realize a successful exhibition. We follow the various creative steps involved in making a work of art a reality. We accompany the works on their journeys around the world and into the museum. And we learn about the genesis of an exhibition from the initial conception to the day-to-day operations for the public.
£16.20
Prestel 13 Buildings Children Should Know
Book SynopsisChildren's fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange or huge or complex. This unique book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques. This book features pyramids built by men with pulleys, a tower that leans, an opera house shaped like a sailboat, a museum built like a spiral, and the most recent example, a bird's nestA" stadium where the 2008 summer Olympics were held. Each of these buildings and more are introduced to young readers through lively texts and illustrations that will serve to heighten their interest and knowledge about the world's most important architecture, and perhaps inspire them to dream and build on their own.
£9.89
Prestel Coloring Book Matisse
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
£6.99
Prestel Coloring Book Vincent Van Gogh
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
£7.40
Prestel 13 Sculptures Children Should Know
Book SynopsisA winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a Buddha of solid gold - these are some of the creations featured in this book of sculptures that children will be able to learn from whilst having fun. Children naturally respond to shape, size, texture and colour, and will hugely enjoy this close look at thirteen of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, Giacometti, and Bourgeois. Shaped from wood, stone, metal and plastic, these artworks tell us much about the culture in which they were created. Each page is filled with colourful photographs and accessible information about the work, the artist who created it and the world in which it was made. Various games and puzzles enhance this introduction to three-dimensional masterpieces, which is certain to whet its young readers' appetites for more.
£9.89
Prestel 13 Photos Children Should Know
Book SynopsisSome of the world's most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon to the fall of the Berlin Wall; Lindbergh's historic landing in Paris to Nelson Mandela's release from prison; portraits of Albert Einstein, Princess Diana and the Beatles; the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics and the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico-these and other history-making photographs are presented in double-page spreads that offer stunning reproductions of the images themselves, helpful background information on the events and people they portray, and perspectives on the circumstances that inspired them. Paging through these photographs, children will learn not only about people and events that changed the world, but how photographs preserve and help us understand these important moments.
£9.89
Prestel 13 Art Inventions Children Should Know
Book SynopsisThis new volume in the highly successful 13A" series uses colourful reproductions, glossaries, and a timeline to explore milestones in the history of art. Kids will learn about important innovations in art while they discover answers to questions such as: Why was oil painting invented? What were the subjects of the first photographs? How do you depict the world on a flat canvas? Filled with accessible, fascinating facts as well as creative suggestions for independent art projects, this unique introduction to art history shows young readers how art is made as well as how to enjoy it.
£9.89
Prestel Edgar Degas: Coloring Book
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world of Degas' masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
£5.99
Prestel Leonardo Da Vinci: Coloring Book
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
£7.40
Prestel 13 Painters Children Should Know
Book SynopsisIt's never too early to introduce children to art. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. From the fantastic images of Hieronymus Bosch to the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colours of Cezanne to Jean-Michel Basquiat's African- and street art-inspired figures - each painter is presented in chronologically arranged double-page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions, interesting facts, biographical information, and comparisons to other painters. Fun to read and informative, this latest addition to the "Children Should Know" series offers young readers inspiration and encouragement to develop a further interest in all kinds of art.Trade Review-This informative book has a place in school and public libraries, in the art instructor's collection, and at home. It will surely foster an interest in painting in many young readers.- -- Arts & Activities
£9.89
Prestel Coloring Book Turner
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
£5.99
Prestel The Art Treasure Hunt: I Spy with My Little Eye
Book SynopsisYoung children love a good game of "I Spy with My Little Eye." In this beautifully designed book they are playfully challenged to find details "hidden" in some of the world's greatest paintings. On each double-page spread, a large reproduction of a masterpiece such as Kandinsky's Heavenly Blue, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Rousseau's The Dream or Breugel's Children's Games is paired with a list of items to search for: a dog, an umbrella, or a ball, for instance. A brief age-appropriate text makes connections between the art and the child's own environment. Arranged chronologically, the pictures expose children to an endless array of artistic styles, periods, and cultures. Although the appendix contains solutions to the challenges, every child knows that the fun is in the hunt. Filled with hours of joyful discovery, this art book sets the stage for greater artistic appreciation as children grow older.Trade Review""The Art Treasure Hunt" is an entertaining book that celebrates beauty and helps youngsters discover some very important paintings." "Arts & Activities""
£14.99
Prestel 13 Art Illusions Children Should Know
Book SynopsisChildren love to be fooled - and artists are some of the greatest tricksters around. This collection features artworks that incorporate a variety of methods for tricking our eyes: including trompe-l'oeil, clever uses of colour and perspective, surrealism and photorealism. Arranged thematically, each work is presented in a two-page spread. Lively texts explain the methods the artist employed to shape an illusion. Reproduced in vibrant colour, these pieces of ripe fruit, blooming flowers, a half-opened curtain, flickering lines and impossible worlds come alive on the page, providing hours of absorbing fun as readers are drawn into the stories behind their creation. Playful, intriguing, and educational, these great illusions are a terrific way to introduce children to the world of art.Trade Review"This is an enjoyably interactive work of nonfiction that will have students challenging friends with optical illusions, staring (very) hard at great works of art, and, if they're not feeling too dizzy, trying their hand at creating their own renditions." -Booklist "It's a riveting read. . . the enchanting trickery includes concealed messages, upside-down images, and far more." -Arts & Activities
£12.86
Prestel From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers
Book SynopsisChildren will be utterly absorbed by this journey through the history of architecture, from the earliest mud huts to today's soaring towers. Chronologically arranged, this large-format book gives each iconic building its own double-page spread featuring an exquisite watercolour illustration and clearly written descriptions, facts, and features. These vibrantly detailed pages are filled with people, animals, and other objects that help bring the buildings to life. A detailed appendix includes a timeline, a world map that points out where each building can be found, and an extensive glossary. Children will enjoy poring over this book - and will come away with a fundamental understanding of not only the most common architectural terms, but of how the built world has evolved marvellously over time.Trade Review"The book shouldn't be limited to children. It has plenty to offer young adults and adults who desire a brief glimpse at architecture and how styles have changed through the millennia." --Booklist
£13.49
Prestel 13 Art Techniques Children Should Know
Book SynopsisWhat's the difference between watercolour and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do prints look so different from each other? These questions and others are explored through major works of art in dazzling colour reproductions. Children will learn about drawing through cave paintings and Leonardo's sketches, they will understand how Holbein and van Gogh used oil paints to vastly different effect or what Henri Matisse accomplished with coloured paper and a pair of sharp scissors. Along the way they will be encouraged to make their own masterpieces using similar techniques to the masters.Trade Review"The greatest surprises are the time lines for each form of art, artists who practiced that form, full color illustrations, and interesting not or quizzes. (Answers provided, of course!)" -Houlton Pioneer Times "A more sophisticated introduction to making all kinds of art." -The Guardian
£9.89
Prestel 13 Architects Children Should Know
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£13.30
Prestel 13 Art Movements Children Should Know
Book SynopsisTBCTrade Review-This installment in Prestel's successful art history series takes an audacious approach, focusing on the 13 important art styles in the history of Western civilization, beginning with Romanesque art found in medieval churches and continuing all the way to Andy Warhol's iconic pop art canvases.- --Booklist"This installment in Prestel's successful art history series takes an audacious approach, focusing on the 13 important art styles in the history of Western civilization, beginning with Romanesque art found in medieval churches and continuing all the way to Andy Warhol's iconic pop art canvases." --Booklist
£10.79
Prestel RobotsWatch Out Water About
Book SynopsisFollowing his hugely successful Funny Birds, Philippe UG has created a pop-up storybook filled with colour, movement, shape and charm.
£16.20
Prestel 13 Architects Children Should Know
Book SynopsisBuildings of every shape and size and from all corners of the world, populate this colourful and beautifully produced book that introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them. In lively illustrated spreads, young readers will learn how Christopher Wren reconstructed an 11th-century cathedral after London's great fire of 1666 to become the St Paul's Cathedral that we know today and how its dome survived the Blitz. They will find out how Thomas Jefferson, in building his plantation, Monticello, created a new architecture for a new nation. They will be introduced to the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Zaha Hadid and can examine in detail the wonders of the Eiffel Tower, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and Rome's most beautiful theatre. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each architect's entry includes a concise biography, illustrations of major works and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Additional information about the buildings pictured, suggestions for further reading and online resources will satisfy the most curious of minds.Trade Review"Each architects entry includes a concise biography, illustrations of major works, additional information about the buildings pictured, suggestions for further reading, and online resources that will satisfy the most curious minds." -San Diego Family Magazine "This handsome book offers young people an informative introduction to architecture." -Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
£9.89
Prestel Impressionism: 13 Artists Children Should Know
Book SynopsisIn this beautifully produced volume, young readers are given the opportunity to study masterpieces of Impressionist work in great detail. From Monet's Impression, Sunrise, which is attributed to starting the movement, to Seurat's pointillist masterpiece, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, each painting is reproduced on its own page with descriptive texts, biographical details of the artist, and entertaining facts. Along the way readers will learn the historic context of these paintings as well as a variety of artistic terms. The book also offers playful suggestions for creating Impressionist art at home or school as well as ideas that will help young readers appreciate why the Impressionist style was at once revolutionary and timeless.
£9.89
Prestel Keith Haring: I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep
Book SynopsisChildren's reactions to art can be incredibly insightful and few artists attract a young audience as much as Keith Haring, who used thick black lines, bright colors, and striking symbols to create paintings that are as open to interpretation as they are joyful and fun. This engaging book records children's reactions to Haring's most imaginative drawings, and the results are as unpredictable and profound as the work itself. Along the way, the book encourages its readers to let their own imaginations run wild. By exploring Haring's life, technique, and creativity, the book will inspire readers of all ages to express themselves, whether through art, poetry, or simply saying what is on their minds.
£8.54
Prestel Botticelli: Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThis delightful colouring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated artists, Sandro Botticelli. Best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Botticelli is one of the most admired artists of the Renaissance period. He used line and colour to gorgeous effect, creating some of the most beloved and familiar images of all time. Brimming with beautiful illustrations of Botticelli's masterpieces, this engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Botticelli-like creations.
£7.40
Prestel Frida Kahlo: The Artist in the Blue House
Book SynopsisParrots, trees, deer, family members, friends, flowers, the sun and the moon-Frida Kahlo's use of symbolism and colour wonderfully lends itself to teaching children about the artistic process. Through illustrations of her work and photographs of Kahlo and her family, children are encouraged to learn about her life, artworks and important relationships. An engaging text and gorgeous reproductions call attention to Kahlo's use of bold colour and natural imagery, as well as her ingenious use of perspective, collage and varying styles. Children will learn much about creative self-expression through this beautifully designed and insightful book about Kahlo's life and work.
£7.59
Prestel Publishing Wheres the Artist From Cave to Paintings to
Book SynopsisThis delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children comes in a beautiful oversized format and features intricate illustrations with hidden details. Children love to pore over detailed illustrations, especially when they contain hidden elements for them to find. This endlessly entertaining book opens up entire historic periods to young readers in double page spreads that are teeming with life and meticulously drawn to teach them about artistic traditions. Each spread represents a moment in history, capturing how art wasintegrated into daily life and illustrating contemporary styles,tools, and mediums. Children will learn about cave paintingsand what humans used for light and why they painted so manyanimals and hunting scenes. They’ll find themselves in AncientGreece, where deities watch over a busy marketplace in frontof the Parthenon. A cross-section of a medieval monastery,Leonardo’s workshop, and a collection of 19th-ce
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Prestel 13 Bridges Children Should Know
Book SynopsisThe bridges profiled in this engaging book for young readers have achieved legendary status. Filled with photographs, plans, drawings and informative texts it explores the fascinating history, construction, design and significance of 13 renowned structures in a manner that will appeal to children hungry for information. In double-page spreads that highlight important as well as little-known facts, they will learn about the building of the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world; how the Golden Gate bridge lives up to its evocative name; the haunting history of Venice's 16th-century Bridge of Sighs, and the ingenious construction methods devised by the builders of the Brooklyn Bridge. Vibrantly designed to encourage children to linger and explore the subject further, this book will appeal to curious minds, and inspire its young readers to dream and build on their own.Trade Review"Each book in this kid-friendly series showcases 13 notable artists or architects; important works (from bridges to Sculpture); or movements within the fields of art, fashion, and architecture. These comprehensive, visually appealing books are international in scope and always intelligently written." --Booklist About the series
£10.79
Prestel Georgia O'Keeffe: The Artist in the Desert
Book SynopsisGeorgia O'Keeffe's bold and colorful depictions of flowers, New York skylines, and desert landscapes are easily recognizable to most adults and endlessly intriguing to young readers. This introduction to the life and work of the world renowned painter is filled with details of her unique life: her choice to live alone in the desert, her fascination with the treasures she found there, and her dedication to her work. O'Keeffe's signature paintings are intertwined with photographs of the artist at work creating a seamless narrative that links the painter's captivating personal history to her iconic art.
£7.59
Prestel 13 Art Materials Children Should Know
Book SynopsisThe earliest artists wielded bones, pieces of ivory, and wooden sticks to create works that tell us much about how ancient civilizations lived and thought. Today artists are using found objects to make elaborate pieces that are equally revealing. Aimed at young readers, this fascinating book focuses on 13 kinds of artistic materials to trace the development of artistic expression throughout history. Illustrated spreads explore how precious metals and gems were used by ancient Egyptian artisans and how Greek sculptors created beautiful vessels out of clay. It reveals the importance of cast metals to the Romans, and glass to the builders of Gothic cathedrals and Byzantine mosaics. The book also shows how the same materials were used by artists centuries apart: paper as parchment for illuminated manuscripts but also for artist books. Chapters explore the intriguing histories of paint and drawing, ranging from ground pigment to acrylic and from charcoal sticks to pen and ink. Along the way readers will become familiar with celebrated and lesser-known works of art and the people who created them. Informative and entertaining, this latest addition to the 13 Children Should Know series for children reveals how resourcefulness and ingenuity are the artist's most precious tools.Trade Review"Informative and entertaining, this latest addition to the outstanding Prestel Publishing's 13 Children Should Know series reveals how resourcefulness and ingenuity are the artist's most precious tools." -Midwest Book Review
£9.89
Prestel Coloring Book Renoir
Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful coloring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The French artist was a leading figure in the development of the Impressionist style. Most often focusing on people, his paintings are notable for their vibrant light and saturated color. In characteristic Impressionist style, Renoir created the details of a scene through light touches of color. The warm colors of Renoir's style made his paintings some of the most wellknown and frequently reproduced works in the history of art. Brimming with beautiful illustrations of Renoir's masterpieces, this engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Renoir-like creations.
£5.99
Prestel The Great Big Art History Colouring Book
Book SynopsisFilled with imaginative drawings and sketches to color in and paint, this book features all twelve large plates and many more individual scenes from Annabelle von Sperber's Where's the Artist? book. Arranged chronologically, each scene depicts a critical juncture in the history of art: from the temples of ancient Egypt to Leonardo da Vinci's studio. The drawings encourage coloring and learning about artistic movements and personalities, making this a source of information as well as a welcome outlet for the artist in all of us.Trade Review"Perhaps not just for kids, The Great Big Art History Colouring Book by Annabelle Von Sperber provides hours of fun for all ages. Each of the 12, large pages features scenes from iconic pieces of art, filled with sketches to color-in how you like. From Leonardo da Vinci’s studio to the temples of ancient Egypt, the fun book offers plenty of educational moments along the way." -My Modern Met
£10.44
Prestel Trick of the Eye How Artists Fool Your Brain
Book SynopsisNow available in a new edition, this colorful, lively, and endlessly entertaining book for children looks at artistic illusion, showing that art history is rife with tricksters.
£9.93
Prestel Picasso: An Animated Coloring Adventure
Book SynopsisIn this wholly original coloring book, children’s artwork can be turned into entertaining videos to play on a tablet or smartphone. Each page of this book features an aspect of Picasso’s art and life: from his studio—complete with rocking chair, paintbrushes, and dog—to the works themselves, including paintings, sculptures, and sketches. As the pages are colored, they can be photographed with a smartphone or tablet and, with the use of a free app, turned into an animated video, complete with movement, narration, and music. Containing sixteen pages that can be turned into eight twenty- second videos, this book teaches children about Picasso’s life and art through the work they create as well as the brief text introductions to each section. A satisfying blend of art and technology, this unique coloring book will help kids feel the joy of creativity, explore new technology, and let their imagination soar.
£9.49
Prestel Mona Lisa in New York
Book SynopsisMona Lisa is taking a trip to New York from the Louvre. Yes, that Mona Lisa. The one with the knowing smile. After hanging in the museum for a while she decides to explore the city. She slips out of her painting and meets Tag, a street art figure. He takes her on an adventure from the Bronx to the Brooklyn Bridge and it turns out Mona Lisa doesn’t know as much as she thought. In this beautiful and charming book, artist Yevgenia Nayberg, an immigrant to New York herself, shows young readers the city she has fallen in love with. Cleverly portraying da Vinci’s iconic subject as a world-weary, know-it-all, Nayberg takes readers on a tour of New York. Mona Lisa and Tag eat pizza in the Bronx, listen to jazz in Harlem, dance to salsa music on the High Line, and swim at Brighton Beach. As Mona Lisa says goodbye to her new friend, she—and the readers—come away with a profound appreciation of the city and its wonders.Trade Review"Art-minded readers will appreciate the many visual allusions in Nayberg’s abstracted, collage-style illustrations... A wryly fantastical, art-centered narrative." - Publishers Weekly
£10.79
Prestel Paint Brushes for Frida: A Children's Book
Book SynopsisFrida is lying in her bed, imprisoned by painful injuries she sustained in an accident. She yearns to paint, but can only manage to sing what is in her imagination. Suddenly, a jar of paintbrushes falls off her nightstand and a pool of vibrant color spreads across the floor. A monkey called Caimito scurries to help her with his friends, gathering her brushes, paint and canvas as well as all the items that Frida mentioned in her song—fruit, birds, flowers, and butterflies. Frida is so happy and grateful for the monkeys’ assistance that she manages to create a new painting, a triumphant self-portrait with Caimito in her arms. The book explores the major themes of Kahlo’s work— physical pain, enduring love, and steadfastness—as well as the symbolism of plants, animals, numbers, and religion, to give young readers a solid foundation for appreciating the artist’s works for the rest of their lives.
£10.44
Prestel Olaf Hajek's Fantastic Fruits
Book SynopsisAs in his previous books, Flower Power and Veggie Power, Hajek’s whimsical, imaginative paintings—inspired by a variety of artistic traditions—situate each fruit in a fascinating cultural context. Each “portrait” features delightful pictorial clues about how the fruits are grown and consumed. Opposite the illustrations, Annette Roeder’s engaging texts offer illuminating and often surprising facts from throughout history and contemporary life. As mouthwatering as a summer peach, and as surprising as a pomegranate’s seeds, this book serves up page after page of delicious, nutritious, but most of all fun portions of fruity knowledge from all over the world.
£13.49
Prestel The National Menagerie of Art: Masterpieces from
Book SynopsisEven the greatest works of art will often fail to enthrall young children. But insert a funny, loveable animal into the scene, and it’s a whole different story. This delightful picture book takes artistic license as it reimagines the world’s most famous paintings for a young audience. A teddy bear surfs Hokusai’s Great Wave; a charming pig changes Mona Lisa’s smile from cryptic to comic; Munch’s scream is far less angsty on a panda’s face, while Whistler’s mother–the elephant–gives new meaning to Arrangement in Grey and Black. While it covers every major artistic school in art history, from Michelangelo and Velázquez to Kahlo and Rothko, each snort and guffaw offers an opportunity to explore the paintings in ways that will help kids remember them for the rest of their lives.
£10.78
Prestel Art and Joy: Best Friends Forever
Book SynopsisThis is the story of two best friends—Art and Joy—and how they overcome the insidious “Art Bully” that criticizes their creative endeavors. Danielle Krysa knows that kids have an inner critic too—the kind that tells them their artworks are stupid, messy, the wrong color, or just plain wrong. Employing the same arch humor that make her books for adults so relatable and helpful, Krysa illustrates this uplifting tale with her brilliantly colored collages and witty typography. As Art and Joy learn how to tap into their imaginations and shrug off the Art Bully, they also discover some clever ways to get their creative juices flowing using color, shape, line and found objects. Kids of all ages will find enthusiastic support and valuable inspiration in this playful parable.
£11.69
Prestel Edgar Degas: Dance Like a Butterfly
Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, this exploration of Degas' ballet paintings shows young readers how the Impressionist master used light and color to capture dancers in motion. Degas spent years studying the delicate movements and crystalline precision of ballerinas. His paintings were praised not only for their astonishing detail and emotion, but also for their meticulous depictions of ballet poses and dance steps. Featuring gorgeous reproductions of some of the artist's most famous paintings and sketches, this accessible and lively introduction to Degas' ballet paintings examines the Impressionist techniques that bring his dancers to life.
£8.54
Prestel Claude Monet: Magician of Color
Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated biography is the perfect introduction to Monet's artistic achievements. How did Monet's childhood at the seaside influence his art? Why was he so fascinated with water lilies? And why are his paintings still so popular? These and other questions are answered in this lively biography that features exquisite reproductions and an accessible and engaging text. As they learn how the artist employed light and color to magical effect, young readers will develop an understanding of Impressionism's basic principles and Monet's singular genius.
£8.54
Prestel Art Detective: Spot the Difference!
Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, this highly engaging book teaches young readers about great works of art by challenging them to spot the difference between the original and a sly forgery. From Michelangelo to Picasso, art history is filled with stories of spectacular forgeries that have stumped the greatest scholars of their time. It is from this fascinating angle that young readers learn about the great works of art in this fun and educational book. Set in an imaginary museum, it presents reproductions of famous art works alongside "forgeries." Readers are asked to play detective as they examine each painting closely, looking for the differences. Along the way a small cartoon sleuth leads them through the paintings, uncovering technical and historical details that enhance readers' appreciation and knowledge. Whether they're examining Seurat's painting of an afternoon scene on the island of La Grande Jatte; an arrangement of flowers by Sargent; van Gogh's Starry Night; or Rousseau's Exotic Landscape, readers will be playfully drawn into the world of great art and no doubt eager to examine other works first hand.
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Sandstein Verlag Alte Meister Neu Entdecken: Eine Spurensuche in
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£9.45
Steidl Publishers Monte Packham: Rhyme Time
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£17.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Let's Play Indoors!: Fun Crafts for Children
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£9.71
Die Gestalten Verlag Ask Me About... Dinosaurs: Questions and Answers
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£13.46
