A History of Pictures for Children

Product Description Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019 A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children’s edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake’s illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience. Table of Contents Introduction • 1. Thinking About Pictures: Why Do We Make Pictures? • 2. Making Marks: What Makes an Interesting Mark? • 3. Light and Shadows: What is a shadow exactly? • 4. Watch This Space: How Do Artists Set the Scene? • 5. Mirrors and Reflections: How Do Artists Play with Light? • 6. Painting and Photography: What Tools Do Artists Use? • 7. Moving Pictures: Can Pictures Really Move? • 8. The Story Goes On: What’s Next for Pictures? • Timeline of Inventions Review Wonderful--Angels & Urchins Rose Blake's illustrations bring the history of art alive--National Geographic Kids Breathes fresh life into art history for the younger generation--Harper's Bazaar You'll read it and want to breath an 'Om'--Art Review This trove of a book is...to be cherished--Telegraph Rose's illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors--Digital Arts A brilliant child-friendly new take on the bestselling book for adults --Book Bairn A mesmerizing journey through an eclectic mix of artworks--Picture Books Blogger A beautifully produced book that will bring the history of art alive--Carousel Magazine, Festive Gift Guide It makes art history easy to digest and understand --Jen Campbell, Christmas Gift Guide A wonderfully accessible way to help kids frame and contextualize grand works of art --Two in a Tepee Engaging and very accessible art book for children (and adults) --Mainstreet Books No matter your age, if you feel your art history knowledge is lacking, this could be the perfect piece to get stuck into --The Association of Illustrators About the Author David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. He has produced work in almost every medium - painting, drawing, stage design, photography and printmaking - and has stretched the boundaries of all of them. Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. There, he painted his famous swimming pool paintings. In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time. He continues to create and exhibit art. Martin Gayford is art critic for The Spectator and the author of acclaimed books on Van Gogh, Constable and Michelangelo. He is the author of Man with a Blue Scarf, Rendez-vous with Art and A Bigger Message. He has collaborated with David Hockney on A Bigger Message: Conversations with David Hockney and A History of Pictures, and has co-written a volume of travels and conversations with Philippe de Montebello: Rendez-vous with Art.