A History of Pictures for Children
Publisher,Thames & Hudson
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Format, Hardcover
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No. of Pages, 128
Shelf: CHILDREN'S BOOKS / JUNIOR REFERENCE / ART (PAINTING)
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A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras.
Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children’s edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake’s illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.
Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019
About the Authors
David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. He has produced work in almost every medium and has stretched the boundaries of all of them. Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time. He continues to create and exhibit art.
Martin Gayford is art critic for The Spectator and the author of acclaimed books on Van Gogh, Constable and Michelangelo. He is the author of many books, including Man with a Blue Scarf, Rendez-vous with Art, (with Philippe de Montebello), A Bigger Message, Modernists & Mavericks, A History of Pictures (with David Hockney), The Pursuit of Art and Spring Cannot be Cancelled, all published by Thames & Hudson.
About the Illustrator
Rose Blake is an award-winning artist and illustrator who has illustrated numerous books for children, including A History of Pictures for Children.
Reviews
"A mesmerising journey through an eclectic mix of artworks" —Picture Books Blogger
"A wonderfully accessible way to help kids frame and contextualise grand works of art" —Two in a Tepee
"A stunning children’s non-fiction book that makes conversations about art history accessible to young people" —Books for Topics
"An incredibly inspiring journey through the evolution of art… illuminating in every way. The most wonderful celebration of contemporary picture making" —The Book Sniffer
"Rose Blake’s illustrations bring the history of art to life" —National Geographic Kids
Dimensions: 21.6 x 27.9 cm
