This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art will inspire children to dream, create, and think. Who was Whistler's mother? Why did Georgia O'Keeffe paint all those flowers? How did Joseph Cornell create his incredible boxes? These questions and more are answered in this book on American artists designed to catch young readers' attention and satisfy their unending curiosity. Each artist is featured in double-page spreads that are as unique as their subjects. Fascinating biographical portraits, interesting sidebars, and ideas to spark the imagination enhance exquisite reproductions of well-known works. Presented chronologically, these profiles are strung together by a continuous timeline that highlights world events that impacted the artists' work. Children and adults alike will find much to learn, savour, and enjoy in this colourful introduction that is both interactive and edifying not to mention fun. AUTHOR: Brad Finger is an art historian and the author of '13 Modern Artists Children Should Know' and 'Jan Vermeer'. 60 colour
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prestel
ISBN-13
9783791370361
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95767494
Product Key Features
Book Title
13 American Artists Children Should Know
Author
Brad Finger
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
287mm
Item Width
248mm
Item Weight
607g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Brad Finger
Series Title
13 Children Should Know
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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