13 Paintings Children Should Know
Prestel · Hardcover · October 24, 2009
People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa's beguiling smile, Van Gogh's hypnotic night sky, and Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore twelve paintings through reproductions, artist biographies, historical context, and interactive activities.
- Themes
- Famous paintings, Artists’ lives and techniques, Art history
- Pacing
- Reflective
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Start with this bookAbout this book
People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa's beguiling smile, Van Gogh's hypnotic night sky, and Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey. These paintings and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details. The readable text offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the painting's technical and historical aspects.
Continue reading
Games, quizzes, and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks, while a timeline throughout the book allows for easy historical orientation. Readers will return again and again to these works, which provide continued opportunities for contemplation and discovery.
Paintings and Details
Explore twelve paintings through reproductions, artist biographies, historical context, and interactive activities.
Come here for
- Large reproductions with details about each painting
- Biographical notes and painting facts
Expect
- Games, quizzes, and coloring exercises
- A timeline for historical orientation
Where it sits
| Painting for Kids | 62% |
|---|---|
| Art History for Kids | 47% |
| Artists' Lives for Kids | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Kids Art
- Art History for Kids
- Painting for Kids
- Authors
- Angela Wenzel
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Published
- October 24, 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Famous paintings · Artists’ lives and techniques · Art history
- Reading lane
- Kids Art