{"product_id":"the-history-of-western-art-in-comics-part-one-from-prehistory-to-the-renaissance-paperback","title":"The History of Western Art in Comics Part One: From Prehistory to the Renaissance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarion Augustin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBruno Heitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning about art through the ages has never been as interesting or fun as in this humorous and very informative graphic novel. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art they see in their lives--from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-- started. Dad's impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance. Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello's \u003ci\u003eDavid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarion Augustin is a tour guide for several museums and historic landmarks in France. She lives in the Parisian suburbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBruno Heitz has written and illustrated many books for children in France. He lives in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.4 x 7.7 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 July 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768366072096,"sku":"9780823446469","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fce2852f14b1a44642b05629d0eb2df3.webp?v=1780327968","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-history-of-western-art-in-comics-part-one-from-prehistory-to-the-renaissance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}