Time to Make Art

Written and illustrated by Jeff Mack

Can art be imperfect? Discover creativity through history's diverse artists.

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48 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~240L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl embarks on a journey through art's vast history, questioning the nature of creativity. Guided by artists from ancient cave painters to modern digital illustrators, she explores diverse global perspectives. As she rethinks traditional timelines, she learns that art's beauty lies in its imperfections. Will she find the artist within herself?

From the publisher

Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubles as an introduction to the multifaceted and diverse global history of art empowering readers to get creative.Awed by the endless possibilities, a young girl begins asking meaningful questions about creating art. Her questions are answered by a diverse group of artists throughout time and history: from the earliest cave painters to the most recent digital illustrators. Rethinking the familiar Western European timeline of art history, this book introduces readers to diverse works from every era and continent in a playful and inspiring way. Making both art history and art making accessible to all, Time to Make Art nourishes creativity, encouraging young readers to see the artist in themselves.

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