Art. Encyclopedia for Children
49.99 €
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Art. Encyclopedia for Children
49.99 €
This book tells how the visual arts have changed over the millennia. The reader will see how painting evolved from cave paintings to pop art, get acquainted with interesting sculpture - ancient and modern, trace the history of photography and the evolution of the camera - from plate to digital. The book will teach children to understand and love art.
The encyclopedia includes three parts: painting, sculpture, and photography. The first part begins by introducing the basic concepts found in the book. Then, in chronological order, it tells about the development of fine arts - from the Ancient World to the present day. Each historical epoch, each direction, style or genre of painting is devoted to its own spread. The explanations are accompanied by reproductions, indicating the author of the work, date of creation, and technique.
Separate spreads are devoted to the works of great masters who had a notable influence on the development of Western European painting. Some iconic works of art are discussed in more detail.
The parts "Sculpture" and "Photography" are organized according to the same principle. At the end there is a glossary of terms and an alphabetical index.
The book's features:
- very beautiful encyclopedia, bright colorful illustrations;
- a great gift - a decoration for any home library;
- will fall in love with art and inspire to engage in creativity;
- includes biographies of major artists.
About the authors
Susie Hodge is an art historian and artist. She is the author of numerous best-selling books.
David Taylor is a renowned British photographer and author of more than 40 books on the history and techniques of photography.
2nd edition.
The encyclopedia includes three parts: painting, sculpture, and photography. The first part begins by introducing the basic concepts found in the book. Then, in chronological order, it tells about the development of fine arts - from the Ancient World to the present day. Each historical epoch, each direction, style or genre of painting is devoted to its own spread. The explanations are accompanied by reproductions, indicating the author of the work, date of creation, and technique.
Separate spreads are devoted to the works of great masters who had a notable influence on the development of Western European painting. Some iconic works of art are discussed in more detail.
The parts "Sculpture" and "Photography" are organized according to the same principle. At the end there is a glossary of terms and an alphabetical index.
The book's features:
- very beautiful encyclopedia, bright colorful illustrations;
- a great gift - a decoration for any home library;
- will fall in love with art and inspire to engage in creativity;
- includes biographies of major artists.
About the authors
Susie Hodge is an art historian and artist. She is the author of numerous best-selling books.
David Taylor is a renowned British photographer and author of more than 40 books on the history and techniques of photography.
2nd edition.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series MYTH. Childhood 5-12