Name: 13 American Artists Children Should Know
Brand: Penguin Random House
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Who was Whistler's mother? Why did Georgia  O'Keeffe  paint all those flowers? How did Joseph Cornell create his incredible boxes? These questions and more are answered in this overview of American artists designed to catch young readers' attention and satisfy their unending curiosity. 

Each artist in *13 American Artists Children Should Know* is featured in a colorful,  double-page  spread. Fascinating biographical information about each artist is presented chronologically, and the profiles are strung together by a continuous timeline that highlights world events that influenced the artists' work. Sidebars contain even more information to keep young readers' attention.

Exquisite reproductions of  well-known  works by the 13 featured artists serve to spark the imagination. Though written for children, this book has much to teach readers of all ages about 13 iconic American artists. 
  Author&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Bradley Finger. 
  Hardcover. 48&nbsp;pages. 9&frac12;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 11&quot; (24&nbsp;cm&nbsp;&times; 28&nbsp;cm).




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Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters.

Written for readers ages 9–12, this book presents painters in chronologically arranged, double-page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions, interesting facts, biographical information, and comparisons to other painters. 

Author — Florian Heine.

Hardcover. 48 pages. 9½" × 11" (25 cm × 28 cm).

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters. Author — Florian Heine. Author — Florian Heine.

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*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Exquisite full-page reproductions of the works are accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. Learn more about Van Eyck’s "Man in a Turban," Da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa," Vermeer’s "Girl With a Pearl Earring," Sargent’s "Madame X," Kahlo’s "Self-Portrait with Necklace," Warhol’s "Marilyn," and more. 

An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist included round out this must-have reference.


Paperback. 7¾" × 9½" (20 cm × 24 cm).


*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is featured in a colorful, double-page spread.

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This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is featured in a colorful, double-page spread. Author — Bradley Finger.

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