Animals: A First Art Book - Softcover

Micklethwait, Lucy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845071042 ISBN 13: 9781845071042

Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books, 2008

Synopsis

An introduction to great art, through wonderful paintings of animals from across the centuries. We see paintings of horses, dogs, farm animals, baby animals from a range of famous artists, including David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Durer and Renoir. With full-colour reproductions and minimal text, this is an interesting introduction to great art for young children.

About this title

About the Author:

Lucy Micklethwait is an expert on conceiving art books for young children. Her previous titles include the I Spy Art series for Harper Collins, A Child's Book of Art and Discover Great Paintings (Dorling Kindersley).

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-K–Reproductions of stunning works of art are used to illustrate various attributes associated with animals. On each of the nine spreads, an adjective appears in bold letters along with pictures of two different creatures. A variety of artistic mediums and styles is included in the selections, from 15th-century prints to contemporary Western art. "Scaly" is represented by a Japanese woodblock print of a fish and a Bengali scroll painting of a crocodile. Two 19th-century European paintings, one showing two leopards and one depicting a giraffe, are paired with "Spotty." Whether domestic or wild, all of the animals will be familiar to young children. A list at the end identifies the title, artist, and location of each piece of art, but does not specify its medium. The layout is clean but somewhat static. An additional purchase for deeper art collections.–Robin L. Gibson, formerly at Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845071042
• ISBN 13: 9781845071042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24