13 Sculptures Children Should Know
Prestel · Hardcover · May 24, 2010
A winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a monumental bronze statue of Buddha--these creations and more are featured in this book of sculptures that are fun to explore and important in the history of art.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore sculptures shaped from wood, stone, metal, and plastic, with games and puzzles along the way.
- Themes
- Sculpture and three-dimensional art, Art history and artists, Sculpture across cultures
- Genres
- Sculpture for Kids, Art History for Kids, History
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A winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a monumental bronze statue of Buddha--these creations and more are featured in this book of sculptures that are fun to explore and important in the history of art. Sculpture is inherently interesting to children, who naturally respond to shape, size, texture and color.
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This book takes a close look at thirteen of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Shaped from wood, stone, metal and plastic, these works tell us much about the culture in which they were created. Each page is filled with colorful photographs and accessible information about the work, the artist who created it, andthe world in which it was made. Various games and puzzles enhance this introduction to three-dimensional masterpieces, which is certain to whet its young readers' appetites for more.
Sculptures Across Cultures
Explore sculptures shaped from wood, stone, metal, and plastic, with games and puzzles along the way.
Come here for
- Thirteen sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle
- Colorful photographs and information about each work, its artist, and its world
Expect
- Accessible information on the sculptures and the cultures in which they were created
- Games and puzzles alongside colorful photographs
Where it sits
| Sculpture for Kids | 99% |
|---|---|
| Art History for Kids | 83% |
| History | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Kids Art
- Art History for Kids
- Sculpture for Kids
- Authors
- Angela Wenzel
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Published
- May 24, 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Sculpture and three-dimensional art · Art history and artists · Sculpture across cultures
- Reading lane
- Kids Art