{"product_id":"a-childs-introduction-to-art-the-worlds-greatest-paintings-and-sculptures-hardcover","title":"A Child's Introduction to Art: The World's Greatest Paintings and Sculptures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeredith Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eHeather Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the fascinating world of art and artists while trying do-it-yourself art projects in this colorful informative book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Introduce kids ages 9 through 12 to the artworld's most famous painters, styles, and periods, all brought to life through full-color photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming original illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This gorgeously illustrated reader highlights 40 painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol, providing information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique, and a full-color photo of one of their signature works of art. It also includes an overview of various styles and periods (Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, etc.), instruction on how to view and appreciate art, and information on the color wheel and other tools artists employ. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fun art projects throughout, such as Can You Find It?, Q-tip pointillism, making a stained-glass window with tissue paper, and Spatter Paint like Pollock, allow kids to learn about painting techniques and explore their own artistic abilities. Also includes five masterpiece paintings to color. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Meredith Hamilton's witty illustrations add another dimension to the excellent text and photographs.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Art. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is a former book editor living in Los Angeles, CA.\u003cbr\u003e Meredith Hamilton has illustration the previous eight books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771372798240,"sku":"9781579129569","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7d4fceba65d46e13e0df075be7fe35ab.webp?v=1780385607","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-childs-introduction-to-art-the-worlds-greatest-paintings-and-sculptures-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}