Come on a fascinating tour of one of the world's most-visited museums and discover more about masterpieces and the stories behind them.
This wonderful introduction to the National Gallery brings paintings to life and is a perfect companion for visiting the museum. With fascinating facts, intriguing puzzles and creative activities throughout this is a fantastic platform for children developing a lifelong love of art.
Created in consultation with the National Gallery, this engaging book introduces children to one of the richest collections of paintings in the world, including famous works by the greatest painters - Rembrandt, Rubens, Velázquez, Degas and many others - and masterpieces by less familiar artists. Featuring beautiful reproductions, fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes tours, as well as games and activities inspired by the art, young readers will be encouraged to find out more and get creative.
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| ISBN: | 9781444933697 |
| Publication date: | 13th July 2017 |
| Author: | Paul Thurlby |
| Publisher: | Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Reading age: | 5+ |
| Genres: |
Art and Design Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists |
Come on a fascinating tour of one of the world's most-visited museums and discover more about masterpieces and the stories behind them.This wonderful introduction to the National Gallery brings paintings to life and is a perfect companion for visiting the museum. With fascinating facts, intriguing puzzles and creative activities throughout this is a fantastic platform for children developing a lifelong love of art.Created in consultation with the National Gallery, this engaging book introduces children to one of the richest collections of paintings in the world, including famous works by the greatest painters - Rembrandt, Rubens, Velázquez, Degas and many others - and masterpieces by less familiar artists.
Picture This! is aimed at readers aged 5 and over.
Picture This! features in the following genres: Art and Design, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
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Picture This! was written by Paul Thurlby and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Picture This! has 48 pages