Name: 13 Paintings Children Should Know
Brand: Penguin Random House

13 Paintings Children Should Know  introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and  Van Gogh's  hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions.   Biographical information about each artist and important facts about each painting, including technical and historical aspects, help children gain an appreciation of great art. Games, quizzes, and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks. A timeline running throughout the book allows for easy historical orientation.   Angela Wenzel is a museum educator and an author of numerous art books for children.   Author&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Angela Wenzel.   Hardcover. 48&nbsp;pages. 9&frac12;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 11&quot; (24&nbsp;cm&nbsp;&times; 28&nbsp;cm).


**13 Paintings Children Should Know (Hardcover)**  - This book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions. 48 pages.

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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 book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions.

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This book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions. Author — Angela Wenzel.

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