Art and how it works : an introduction to art for children / written by Ann Kay ; foreword by Tomie dePaola.
This engaging introduction to art appreciation for kids explores art history, themes in art, and art techniques, from cave paintings to modern art. Art and How It Works takes children on a journey through the history of art, from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, and abstract art, through to the art of today. This bright and colorful book includes biographies of major artists, such as Fra Angelico and David Hockney, and cuts through the jargon that surrounds the art world to offer a fresh and accessible approach for children. Young readers will begin to notice and explore shapes, colors, patterns, styles, themes, and techniques. By taking a close look at famous paintings and answering the open-ended question prompts dotted throughout the book, kids will discover a new way to see and appreciate the art all around them.
Record details
- ISBN: 1465468021
- ISBN: 9781465468024
- Physical Description: 95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Lines and shapes -- Using color -- First artists -- Painting horses -- Wall art -- Gods and myths -- Renaissance -- Near and far -- Gold -- Oil painting -- Patterns -- Sculpture -- Realistic art -- Home life -- Red -- Light and shadow -- Painting people -- Landscape -- Watercolor -- Earth -- Arranging nature -- Painting yourself -- Photography -- Painting a moment -- Brushstrokes -- Yellow -- Lots of dots -- Children -- Blue -- Showing feelings -- New angles -- Green -- Paper cutting -- Dreams and imaginings -- Symbols in art -- Purple -- Shapes and colors -- Fun art -- Black and white -- Tricking the eye -- Art today -- Timeline.
- Target Audience Note:
- 880L Lexile
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- Subject:
- Art > Juvenile literature.
Art appreciation > Juvenile literature.
Art > History > Juvenile literature.
Available copies
- 9 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV 709 KAY (Text) | 37810435751606 | Juvenile Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV 709 KAY (Text) | 37810438146168 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
