Children's Book of Art


Book Description

Welcome to the greatest gallery on Earth. Put yourself in the picture with this incredible visual guide displaying the best artistic works of all time. You're the very special guest with unlimited access to the world's most important art through the ages, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art. On your journey through time, you'll see a wealth of valuable art, including Egyptian tomb paintings, Roman frescoes, Byzantine mosaics, and Chinese porcelain. Special attention is given to art from different eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime, Renaissance period, impressionism, contemporary art, and much, much more. Watch the progression of artistic styles and techniques, such as oil painting, watercolor, pastels, and sculpture. Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol are just some of the big names from the past and present featured inside. Every talent's work is showcased through a signature piece supported by illuminating text, giving you a unique tour of each prestigious work of art. Budding artists, this is all the inspiration you need to make your own masterpiece.




The Usborne Children's Book of Art


Book Description

Originally published: London: Usborne, 2005.




Book of Art Pb


Book Description

This sumptuous book covers every era of visual art from ancient to modern. It includes works from every major genre, from classical to cubist; focuses on every major theme, from still-life to society; and contains works by the world's most renowned and influential artists. Ages: 10 + the superb illustrations are combined with authoritative, informative and fascinating text, which brings the paintings to life and also explains how to get the most out of looking at art. Ages: 10 +




Complete Book of Art Ideas


Book Description

This edition is filled with original ideas for painting, drawing ans collage to help novices develop their skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and water colour through a number of imaginative projects.




Art Picture Book


Book Description

A charmingly illustrated book packed with the best-loved paintings in the National Gallery, London. Includes amazing stories behind the paintings, about the lives of the artists and how they worked, and internet links to find out more. Fantastic for budding art critics. This lovely haardcover picture book is also available in paperback, with stickers to recreate the artworks (ISBN 9780746099995)




Art Treasury


Book Description

Learn how to use different artistic techniques with projects based on masterpieces of art using the artist's methods or ideas.




The Usborne Book of Famous Paintings


Book Description

Originally published: London: Usborne, 2009.




My Very First Art Book


Book Description

This fantastic book is filled with real works of art and lots of ideas to help you creat artwork of your own. Follow simple step-by-step instructions and start drawing, painting, printing and making models.




Art Gallery Sticker Book


Book Description

This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a guided tour of your very own art gallery. Plan your visit in the foyer, choosing from themed displays, a special exhibition and a rooftop sculpture garden. Then stop off at the café, try out your art skills in the children's play room, or browse in the well-stocked gift shop. Each double page spread gives you one or more rooms to fill with stickers of people, paintings, sculptures and other artworks. Charming illustrations by Heloise Mab give a delightfully whimsical feel. Features international art styles in a wide range of media and periods arranged in themed galleries, including portraits, landscapes, the human body, still life and colour.




Art Ideas


Book Description

Simple techniques are beautifully presented in this inviting and inspiring book. The pages are brimming with ideas and will lead even the most timid artist step-by-step through enjoyable and original projects. Ages 7-11.