Introducing '13 Art Materials Children Should Know' – a captivating and educational book specifically designed for young art enthusiasts. With dimensions of 240 x 280 mm and containing 48 pages of rich illustrations, this engaging piece by author Narcisa Marchioro and published by Prestel Publishing takes children on a journey through the fascinating world of art materials used by artists throughout history. Explore how ancient civilizations utilized materials like bones, ivory, and wood, and discover the evolution of artistic expression from these primitive tools to the advanced media used today, such as paint and drawing supplies.

Each chapter dives into 13 significant artistic materials, showcasing how they have been employed by famous artists across different eras. From the ancient Egyptian artisans’ use of precious metals to the creative methods of Gothic builders utilizing glass, this book immerses children in art history like never before. The text illustrates how materials like charcoal sticks, acrylic paint, and pen and ink have transformed the art world and highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness that are crucial for any budding artist.

Designed not just to educate, but to inspire, this book is an excellent addition to your child's artistic journey. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and home learning environments, it is sure to ignite passion and curiosity in every young reader. Explore the world of art with '13 Art Materials Children Should Know' and cultivate future artists among your children! We are happy to combine shipping for your convenience. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland, proudly stocking this product in New Zealand, so you can enjoy no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 240 x 280 mm
Pages: 48

Author: Narcisa Marchioro Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 03-04-2017

This fun and educational journey through art history shows young readers how the materials artists use in their work have evolved over the centuries, around the world. The earliest artists wielded bones, pieces of ivory, and wooden sticks to create works that tell us much about how ancient civilizations lived and thought. Today artists are using found objects to make elaborate pieces that are equally revealing. Aimed at young readers, this fascinating book focuses on 13 kinds of artistic materials to trace the development of artistic expression throughout history. Illustrated spreads explore how precious metals and gems were used by ancient Egyptian artisans and how Greek sculptors created beautiful vessels out of clay. It reveals the importance of cast metals to the Romans, and glass to the builders of Gothic cathedrals and Byzantine mosaics. The book also shows how the same materials were used by artists centuries apart: paper as parchment for illuminated manuscripts but also for artist books. Chapters explore the intriguing histories of paint and drawing, ranging from ground pigment to acrylic and from charcoal sticks to pen and ink. Along the way readers will become familiar with celebrated and lesser-known works of art and the people who created them. Informative and entertaining, this latest addition to the 13 Children Should Know series for children reveals how resourcefulness and ingenuity are the artist’s most precious tools.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.