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Charting the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in artistic history

Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book.

The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time.

From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China's statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.

Packed with pictures and full of facts, Art A Children's Encyclopedia is guaranteed to become a family favourite, encouraging a love of art through the generations.

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Product details

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley; 1st edition (31 July 2017)

Language : English

Hardcover : 208 pages

ISBN-10 : 0241297656

ISBN-13 : 978-0241297650

Reading age : 9 - 12 years

Dimensions : 22.1 x 1.9 x 28.3 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 32,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

8 in Children's Books on Art History

12 in Children's Books on Art Techniques

15 in Children's Books on Sculpture

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Xmas sorted
Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2020
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critical consumer
Fewer pages than advertised
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2019
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It's a really nice book. There are not 42067 pages in it, though.
I've knocked-off a couple of stars for that.
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TheWordsMyth
My five year old loves this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2019
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I bought this for my five year old and actually learnt a lot from it myslef. I’ve decided to send it to my 52 year old friend too who confessed over Christmas she doesn’t understand how people get emotional over a painting. This is one of those unpretentious books that is useful for any age.
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Carl West
An excellent introduction resource
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2018
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A very sturdy and well made book. The text information is a long way beyond my three year old, however the pictures of the artworks in their many forms and styles make for some interesting browsing. There’s not a great deal on art forms other than paintings, with a small amount of the book dedicated to sculpture and so on toward the back.
The book depicts art from many different essential movements, and also explores ancient and modern art. There are dedicated pages to well known artists, and showcases their most famous art.
This is a great introduction to art that is lovely to look through.
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Lovely book. Excellent quality
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2018
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Beautiful book. Very informative with lovely illustrations. Would recommend for children and adults who love art. Lovely quality.
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Bakes1003
Best children's book in the world for young artists...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2019
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Wonderful item, best present for older pre teen children, a great starting point to becoming a knowledgeable and intelligent person... Five stars!
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