Carti in categoria Art and craft books

The Story of Painting from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time to the present day. Shows how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, puzzles over Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile, and lots more. Filled with fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade. With internet links to explore masterpieces from each era, and online art activities. Age 8 Key...

Discover over thirty of the world’s most famous pictures in this fascinating introduction to art, with paintings by Van Gogh, Munch, Rousseau, Klimt and more. Each page is filled with fascinating facts about the artists, their lives and how they created their work. Includes a glossary, index and links to websites for more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 A BIC CBMC B5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474947121 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmIllustrator Uwe Mayer...

Put your flying skills to the test with this bumper pad of brightly patterned paper planes to fold. Includes 200 tear-out sheets and step-by-step instructions for making seven different types of plane, including coasters, gliders and jets, with customised designs such as rocketing robots, squirming squids, supercharged engines and alien invaders. With tips to improve your flying skills at the back of the book. Hours of interactive fun that the whole family will enjoy. This pad includes designs f...

A bumper activity book jam-packed with inspirational ideas for collage pictures and models to make using paper and cardboard.Activities include a chameleon collage, foil bugs, cardboard dinosaurs and a Japanese doll picture.Encourages children to recycle paper from magazines and old wrapping paper, and cardboard from boxes and packaging. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 Hardback with spiral binding ISBN: 9781409524601 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mm...

An inspiring book with something to draw or paint for everyday of the year. Activities include fingerprint monkeys, a chalky fish picture, collage robots and jungle silhouettes. Each activity is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions. Includes additional tips and ideas to make each activity a work of art. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 E/A/DT Hardback with spiral binding ISBN: 9781409504474 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mm...

A beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the best-loved Impressionist artists, including Monet, Degas, Pissarro and Manet. Discover their lives, the stories behind their paintings, and how they changed art forever. Published in association with the National Gallery, London, with over 100 stickers and links to websites to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A/H BIC CBMC C2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953108 Extent: 32 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Sarah Cour...

Discover some of the best loved paintings in the UK National Gallery in this informative sticker book. Learn about the lives of the artists and how they worked, and the amazing stories and hidden meanings behind some of their paintings. Includes links to specially selected websites where you can zoom in on the paintings and find out more. Library edition hardback has no stickers. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953085 Extent: 32 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 2...

A pop-up and put-together paper town for children to assemble, complete with four shops, a town hall and townsfolk. The delightful town includes an old-fashioned sweet shop, a flower shop full of beautiful blooms and even an ice-cream cart for sunny days! There’s no need for scissors or glue; children simply press the pieces out of each page and follow the step-by-step instructions to slot each model together using paper tabs. A creative construction project for children, with satisfying r...

Lots of brilliant and original ideas for things to make with paper, including a fairytale castle picture, pop-up cards, paper gliders and masks, and fabulous flowers and paper chains. Quick and easy projects using materials found at home with clear step-by-step instructions. Includes two pages of colourful stickers for adding special effects. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 Paperback ISBN: 9781409538943 Extent: 32 pages 2 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216 mmAuthor/Editor Stephanie TurnbullIllustrator A...

Exciting introduction to famous artists and artworks, with simple, practical projects based on the techniques used by the artists. Contains 22 famous works by a wide range of artists, including Monet, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and Damien Hirst. Young artists can create Degas pastel dancers, a Rousseau jungle scene and Van Gogh swirly landscapes amongst other projects. Also tells the story behind the works of art and the artists who painted them. A perfect gift for any child with an interest in a...

Thirty illustrated cards full of interesting facts about some of the world’s most beloved paintings. Each card has an image of a famous painting on one side and fascinating facts on the reverse, including the story behind the painting, when, where and by whom it was painted and interesting details. Includes paintings by da Vinci, Vermeer, Kandinsky, Pollock, Rousseau, Monet, van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali and Matisse. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Box of cards ISBN: 9781409524083 Extent: 30 cards D...

A fascinating peek into the world of art with famous paintings, prints and sculptures to investigate. Flaps reveal how each work of art was made and explore the interesting details and hidden meanings behind the symbolism used by the artists. Includes works of art by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Claude Monet and many more. With internet links to carefully chosen websites with games, activities and more pictures. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 Board book ISBN: 9781409507741 Extent: 16 p...

The Story of Painting from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time to the present day. Shows how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, puzzles over Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile, and lots more. Filled with fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade. With internet links to explore masterpieces from each era, and online art activities. Age 8 Key...

The story of one of the major art movements of the 19th Century told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Today, Impressionist paintings draw huge crowds and sell for millions. But when they were first painted they caused public outrage. This is the fascinating story of those called The Impressionists. With reproductions of Impressionist paintings and details of the lives of the painters, and internet links to websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Progra...

Crammed with ideas for drawing animals, dinosaurs, mermaids, princesses, trucks, tractors and lots more, with tips and tricks to make each picture come to life. Each drawing activity is clearly illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 A/DT BIC CBMC B2L79 Spiral-bound hardback ISBN: 9781409508465 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 240 x 187mm

Children can discover how to draw lots of different dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in this colourful book with simple step-by-step instructions and lots of space to draw in. From Tyrannosaurus rex to Triceratops, hatching dinosaur eggs and prehistoric scenes, they will soon be drawing fabulous pictures of all their favourite dinosaurs. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 A BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474921596 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 250 x 216mmIllustrator Candice Whatmore...

An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists from around the world, with arty things to make and do inspired by some of the artists’ methods and ideas. Activities include fruity faces in the style of Arcimboldo, ancient Egyptian hippo statues, Rousseau-like jungle-print birds, and lots more. Includes full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and with highlighted points to spot and think about on each page. An inspiring an...

Young children will have fun practising their pen control as they complete the pictures in this step-by-step drawing book. Pictures to choose from include rockets blasting off into space, a sunny day at the beach and under the sea. Includes a special wipe-clean pen so that children can enjoy drawing the pictures over and over again. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 A BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409563280 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Stacey Lam...

A colourful write-in book, full of curious characters, unusual places and exciting ideas to help young children write imaginative stories. With fun activities including word games, story mazes, and inventing diary entries for characters, and tips on developing characters, writing descriptively and using similes and metaphors. A fun and creative book that will spark inspiration and let children’s imaginations run wild. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E BIC CBMC B5N79 Spiral-bound hardback ISBN: 97814...

The story of western painting from Ancient Egypt to modern art told clearly and simply and illustrated with over 160 of the world’s greatest works of art. Published in association with The National Gallery, London, this introduction focuses on key works and artists and themes such as religion, royalty, magic and love. Includes an art history timeline, artists’ biographies, information about conservation and artists’ materials and internet links to see thousands more artworks on...