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

A winged, headless goddess from the third century, a gigantic tube of toothpaste, a tribal mask, and a monumental bronze statue of Buddha. These creations and more are featured in this book of sculptures that are fun to explore and important in the history of art.   Sculpture is inherently interesting to children, who naturally respond to shape, size, texture, and color.  13 Sculptures Children Should Know  takes a close look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de&nbsp;Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world.   Shaped from wood, stone, metal, and plastic, these works tell us much about the culture in which they were created. Each page is filled with colorful photographs and accessible information about the work, the artist who created it, and the world in which it was made.   Various games and puzzles enhance this introduction to three-dimensional masterpieces, which is certain to whet young readers' appetites for more.   Angela Wenzel is a museum educator in Germany. She is the 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 Sculptures Children Should Know (Hardcover)**  - This book takes a close look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Various games and puzzles enhance this introduction to three-dimensional masterpieces. 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 takes a look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Games and puzzles enhance this introduction to 3-dimensional masterpieces.

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This book takes a look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Games and puzzles enhance this introduction to 3-dimensional masterpieces. Author — Angela Wenzel.

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