DK Art A Children's Encyclopedia Hardback Book

This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography. The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this aweinspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 912 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vincis iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Goghs spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces. Get to grips with worldfamous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moores beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parent and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations. Celebrate your childs creativity as they explore "Artist profiles" explore the lives & major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, & dancers. Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols. Stunning doublepage spreads feature important works of art in full colour. Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated. Easily accessible... | DK Art A Children's Encyclopedia Hardback Book