My Big Book of the World's Greatest Art
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

My Big Book of the World's Greatest Art

By Louise Lockhart

Explore 10,000 years of art history, from ancient pigments to modern masterpieces.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
48 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Journey through 10,000 years of art with a vibrant guide that introduces young readers to the evolution of creativity. Discover how ancient artists mixed pigments, how religion shaped medieval art, and how scientific breakthroughs inspired the Renaissance. Witness artists' roles in revolutions and explore a modern museum to see today's creations. This interactive book offers a fresh perspective on art's impact throughout history, sparking curiosity and appreciation in every budding art enthusiast.

From the publisher

From cave paintings to Banksy, this stylish, fun, and interactive book will teach kids about 10,000 years of art history. This children’s book is the perfect stepping stone to a lifelong appreciation of art. Each major art period unfolds in a gently colored spread featuring famous artists and artworks while other spreads present specific scenes that incorporate similar details. In this book, kids will learn how the earliest artists mixed pigments; how ancient civilizations worshiped their gods; how religion drove artistic efforts in the middle ages; and scientific discoveries inspired Renaissance painters and sculptors. They’ll observe artists playing key roles in revolutions both historic and cultural and they’ll visit a modern museum to see what today’s artists are creating. Packed with endless possibilities for learning, this book offers kids a new way to engage with and understand the art they experience every day.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about historyBooks about painting
What readers & critics say

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5.8

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5.8

This isn't the kind of book you'll sit down and read through with your kids, probably. It is, however, the kind of book you'll look at, together and alone, over and over and over again. There's so much to see and read and learn, and all that information is presented in simple, stylish, and interactive ways. It's a great overview of the history of art, and includes tons of artists, works, media, and techniques.

Lauren Hancock

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Book details

Publication
Published
October 8, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9783791373959

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