Spot the Differences: Art Masterpieces, Book 2 (Dover Kids Activity Books) - Softcover

Dover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486473007 ISBN 13: 9780486473000

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2010

Synopsis

Test your power of observation with these fine art masterpieces located in museums around the world. Can you detect the differences between the original and the fake? 

Investigate great paintings of the world with this eye-opening search-and-find puzzle book! The second installment of this unique picture puzzle series features a new collection of 25 classic paintings by some of the world's greatest artists. Kids of all ages are invited to look and find a variety of subtle differences between two versions of each painting that appear side by side. Look closely—can you tell which is a true reproduction and which isn't? In addition to providing hours of challenging fun and sharpening observational skills, this series is a great introduction to the art world and encourages art appreciation by offering fun facts about paintings and artists.
 

• Featured works include Mary Cassatt's The Boating Party, Thomas Gainsborough's The Blue Boy, Paul Gauguin's Tahitian Women, Edward Hicks' Peaceable Kingdom, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's Dance at the Moulin Rouge, Edvard Munch's The Scream, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and paintings by Renoir, Tissot, Whistler, van Gogh, Velázquez, and many others.
• Pairs of paintings, placed side by side, have anywhere from 8 to 17 changes made to the original paintings.
• The original work is always on the left, while the page with the differences is on the right.
• A great educational and introductory tool to the world of art history for kids ages 8 to 14.
• An excellent way to develop concentration and sharpen observation skills and visual perception in the classroom or homeschool curriculum.
• An alphabetical index of painters and solutions is provided at the back of the book.
• Check out the Spot the Differences Book series 1-4: Art Masterpiece Mysteries, each with 25 DIFFERENT paintings to investigate.
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, and more!

About this title

About the Author

A collaborative effort by Dover's editorial staff along with Alan Weller, who created the photo alterations. Mr. Weller's background in fine art and filmmaking has enhanced his contributions to the development and publication of many art books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486473007
• ISBN 13: 9780486473000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64