Recommended children's booklists sorted by age or topic

Home > Books > Children’s Book of Art

Children’s Book of Art

Go on an artistic journey around the world in this children’s introduction.

Discover the power of art and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children’s guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of art and celebrates different styles from every continent!

Children aged 9+ can enjoy reading about early art right through to present day, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great artists and sculptors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Tracey Emin and Henry Moore. All the essential information about art is covered, including the major movements, artists from around the world and techniques.

This art book for children offers:

– Chapters which cover a huge range of artistic styles, from the very first cave paintings to contemporary art installations.
– Profiles of influential artists from Katsushika Hokusai to Jackson Pollock.
– A focus on key techniques and the famous artists who used them.
– Fun activities to create frescoes and sculptures for yourself.

Children’s Book of Art is full of facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from across the globe, from the very earliest cave paintings through to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China’s terracotta army and African sculptors.

Plus, there are fun activities and projects so children can create their own works of art – making it the perfect gift for budding painters and sculptors.

This book is available on these booklists:

Children’s Book of Art

childrens book of art

Book Details

Author:
Format:
Publish Date:

Booklists you might also like...

Subscribe to our newsletter

Your Review

Stone Girl Bone Girl

review

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?

yes

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Any other comments

Any other comments