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Book Synopsis: This beautifully illustrated book seeks to tell children the true story of art, in which the rich visual canon from every culture is explored by looking at key works from different times and places. Even before they could write, people were telling stories with pictures. And though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. A Whole World of Art opens your eyes to a global view of art by taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time.
With two companions—a boy and a girl—travel through 27 destinations from the history of art, circling the globe. Each spread shows a stunning, edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history portraying an artist or artists making important artwork within a detailed background. A paragraph of introductory text and small captions around the page give fascinating details about the artists and the time and place in which they lived. Art project ideas provide inspiration throughout.
Visit: Athens, Greece (450 BCE), where you will marvel at the gleaming gold statues and marble architecture. The Ming Dynasty, China (1368–1644), where you will discover intricate designs, drawings, and calligraphy on paper and porcelain. Benin City, Africa (1550), where you will meet the brass-casters who create elaborately detailed plaques and ornaments only for the Oba (or king). Coyoacan, Mexico (1907–1954), where you will get to know the painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Written by art history teacher Dr. Sarah Phillips, who rewrote and decolonized the A Level syllabus in the UK, and illustrated by talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra, this gorgeous book offers a fresh, inclusive view of the history of art.
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Discover a whole world of art with our mesmerizing book, "A Whole World of Art: A time-travelling trip through a whole world of art". Let your children embark on an enchanting journey where they will explore the rich visual canon from every culture, unraveling the true story of art. Our beautifully illustrated book invites them to dive into key works from different times and places, unlocking the secrets of artistic expression.
Before the written word, pictures told stories. Art is a universal language, but the story we know about it is not. That's why "A Whole World of Art" opens your child's eyes to a global view of art, whisking them away on a remarkable adventure through 27 destinations in art history. Join our young protagonists, a boy and a girl, as they circle the globe, experiencing awe-inspiring moments in Athens, Greece, the Ming Dynasty in China, Benin City in Africa, and even Coyoacan, Mexico.
Every spread in this captivating book showcases an edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history, immersing your child in stunning visuals that portray artists creating important works within detailed backgrounds. Alongside each scene, introductory texts, small captions, and art project ideas provide fascinating details about the artists, their lives, and the time and place in which they lived. Immerse your child in the golden world of Athens, marvel at the intricate designs of the Ming Dynasty, meet the skilled brass-casters of Benin City, and get to know the captivating painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Coyoacan, Mexico.
Written by acclaimed art history teacher Dr. Sarah Phillips, who revolutionized the A Level syllabus in the UK and promoted a more inclusive view of art history, "A Whole World of Art" offers a fresh perspective on the captivating history of art. The book is beautifully illustrated by the talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra, ensuring a visually mesmerizing experience for your child.
Uncover the magic of art and ignite your child's imagination with "A Whole World of Art: A time-travelling trip through a whole world of art". Purchase the book now by clicking here.
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