Feathers and fruit
An old story in a fresh style
A lavish calendar
Royalty cast in metal
A wedding at home
A flowering world
Fur and finery
Little big man
The lovesick sculptor
Drama in the Bible
Transformation in marble
Beauty in simplicity
A real-life muse
Life at court
The artist and his model
The world in fresco
A floating garden
A window into the soul
The art of daily work
Partying in Montmartre
A monument for the people
Points of light
Art of the spirit
Watery world
An American landscape
Art of war
Breaking free
A double portrait
Action painter
Blue sensation
Out of the bathroom and into the museum
Comic book art
Extra-extra-large sculpture
Water ballet with the firebird
Shark attack?!
Women and the artist
A dark past in silhouette
The sea of time
Bicycle man
A heavenly bean
Art, nature, and the street
A speedy artwork

"This introduction to 800 years of art history showcases a richly diverse collection of artists and styles, sure to spark curiosity and creativity in young readers. Bringing the world of creative expression to life, this book takes young readers on a journey through the history of visual masterpieces. They range from Michelangelo's David and Pablo Picasso's Guernica to Claude Monet's Water Lilies and Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait with Monkey. The book celebrates contributions of trailblazing women like Artemisia Gentileschi, Berthe Morisot, and Niki de Saint Phalle, as well as influential artists of color such as Faith Ringgold and Anish Kapoor. Children will discover stories about these masterworks, learn about the innovative techniques that made them stand out, and explore the movements they helped define. The illustrations invite young readers to pause and explore, and a timeline provides historic and cultural context. 42 Works of Art serves as an introduction for children and a resource for adults eager to nurture a lifelong appreciation for the arts in the next generation"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12 Prestel Verlag

Grades 4-6 Prestel Verlag