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Oxford First Book of Art

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By Gillian Wolfe
Publisher Oxford University Press
Oxford First Book of Art
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A dazzling introduction to the world of art for children, the Oxford First Book of Art boasts a rich collection of imagespaintings, drawings, sculptures, and textilesfrom around the world and through the ages. Gillian Wolfe uses simple, vivid language to encourage young readers to examine the art and ask questions about its contents and origin. The pictures are grouped by themes, starting with more accessible subjectsMother and Child and Facesand moving on to such abstract concepts as Light, Patterns, and Shapes. Superb, fullcolor reproductions of art by traditional artistslike Mary Cassatts The Bath and William Turners The Fighting Temerairealternate with works from modern arts foremost representatives, including Picasso, Leger, Klee, and Giacometti. The selections range from French and American and to Indian and Maori paintings and sculptures. Wolfe sprinkles numerous quizzes and games among the more serious themes to provide gentle, entertaining guidance to artisticallyinclined children.

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48 pages48 pages
Lexile IG810LLexile IG810L

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9780195145779

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