publication date: Nov 28, 2009
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author/source: Anne Coates
One of the things that has always
struck me when I visit
schools is the quality of
pupils' artwork. Some of it is simply
stunning.
While not all of our
children will want or aspire to be
Turner prize-winners, it's interesting to note what a lot can be done with the right i
nstruction and
encouragement.
DK's
Children's Book of Art is a fabulous
reference book to have at home – it will help with any
art homework. It focuses on artists who have
changed the way we see things and will no doubt
encourage creativity in the chidlren who consult it. Children will learn about the
materials and techniques of art,
discover why art was made, look at
colour and paint,
composition, light and atmsophere, storytelling and many more
themes. The
layout is as you would expect colourful and
user-friendly and there are sections on
how to create effects like a
Roman fresco or painting with
pastels.
Children's Book of Art is also a journey through
time with lots of examples of
masters in the field. A
great book for a birthday or
Christmas present for children of both
primary and
secondary school age.
Published by
Dorling Kindersley,
The Children's Book of Art is available to order from
Amazon. Just
click the link below:
Children's Book of Art (Dk)
