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42 Works of Art Everyone Should Know

Hardcover
9-1/2"W x 11-2/3"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Sep 02, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9783791376158
Age 8-12 years

This vibrant 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 an engaging 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 intriguing stories about these masterworks, learn about the innovative techniques that made them stand out, and explore the movements they helped define. 
  • The large, richly detailed illustrations invite young readers to pause and explore, and a helpful timeline provides historic and cultural context. 
Playful yet informative, 42 Works of Art serves as an ideal introduction for children and a valuable resource for adults eager to nurture a lifelong appreciation for the arts in the next generation.
Brad Finger is the author of Modern Art: The Groundbreaking Moments and 13 American Artists Children Should Know, both published by Prestel.
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About

This vibrant 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 an engaging 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 intriguing stories about these masterworks, learn about the innovative techniques that made them stand out, and explore the movements they helped define. 
  • The large, richly detailed illustrations invite young readers to pause and explore, and a helpful timeline provides historic and cultural context. 
Playful yet informative, 42 Works of Art serves as an ideal introduction for children and a valuable resource for adults eager to nurture a lifelong appreciation for the arts in the next generation.

Creators

Brad Finger is the author of Modern Art: The Groundbreaking Moments and 13 American Artists Children Should Know, both published by Prestel.
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