The History of Western Art in Comics Part Two: From the Renaissance to Modern Art
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · November 30, 2021
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- Who it’s for
- A comic-guided sweep links Renaissance masterpieces with modern art and artists.
- Themes
- Art history, Art and civilization
- Genres
- Art History for Kids, Comics History, Renaissance for Kids
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Learn even more about art through the ages in this humorous and informative graphic novel sequel. Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something entirely new.
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Continuing with the Renaissance and iconic works such as The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and the Sistine Chapel, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.
Renaissance to Pollock
A comic-guided sweep links Renaissance masterpieces with modern art and artists.
Come here for
- Renaissance works including the Mona Lisa and Sistine Chapel
- Art and civilization traced through their changing relationship
Expect
- Funny asides alongside art and artist illustrations
- Artwork reproductions and a glossary in the back
Where it sits
| Renaissance for Kids | 78% |
|---|---|
| Comics History | 64% |
| Art History for Kids | 62% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Art History for Kids
- Ancient History for Kids
- Comics History
- Authors
- Marion Augustin
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- November 30, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Art history · Art and civilization
- Reading lane
- Art History for Kids