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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
139 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Including all of the important art movements from Renaissance to Rococo as well as the great artists from these eras, this book takes readers on an international tour of the world's greatest art form.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the joys of art which includes a varied collection of images - paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles - from all around the world and down through the ages.
Author
Series
Random House library of knowledge volume 5
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1984]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A history of art in painting and sculpture from ancient times through the Renaissance period and in our own times.
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
79 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Invites the reader to take a closer look at art work while pointing out tiny details hidden in famous works of art, providing information about a work or an artist, or explaining the techniques used to create the piece.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"A time-traveling trip through a whole world of art. Join two young adventurers on a truly global journey through thousands of years of art history. Discover treasure in Ancient Greece, marvel at bronze sculptures in Benin, decode messages hidden in Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, and think about the ideas behind Ai Weiwei's breathtaking installations.
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