By Ruth Millington (author) , Ellen Surrey (illustrator) Part of the This Book Will Make You series
"An inspiring, practical guide to unleashing your inner artist to make masterpieces in 25 styles."
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Encompassing thousands of years of incredible art history — from prehistoric paintings and ancient Roman mosaics, through to Dali, Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat — This Book Will Make You an Artist is a fiesta of fascinating biographical facts, tips on techniques, and inspirational ideas for creating original art sparked by the works of 25 ground-breaking artists.
Among this book’s many merits is the fact it can be enjoyed by a wide age range of young creatives, with each gorgeously illustrated spread featuring information on the 25 artists, and the style and techniques they were known for. In addition, a “Now it’s your turn!” panel provides step-up-step guidance on how to create your own piece of art in the artists’ respective styles.
Covering cubism, impressionism, surrealism, pointillism, Aboriginal wax-washing, Dadaist poetry performances — and so much more — across Leonardo da Vinci, Katsushika Hokusai, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Hugo Ball and Andy Warhol (to name but a few), This Book Will Make You an Artist is an absolute joy.
Paint a still-life like Vincent Van Gogh! Create a cubist collage like Pablo Picasso! Make a polka-dot pumpkin like Yayoi Kusama!
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This book will make YOU an artist as you explore 25 different art techniques - from cave painting to contemporary performance - inspired by ground-breaking artists from around the world. And discover famous masterpieces with photographs of real works of art!
Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials and find out more about some of world's best-known creatives in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step activities that are easy to try at home. Including information about tools, materials and basic art theory, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring artists everywhere.
The Editor at Nosy Crow says: “Art should be for everyone and art should be exciting, and that's where this book comes in! It lets you learn about art by making it - with activities that are easy to follow and tools and materials that are easy to find. Featuring 25 diverse artists from around the world, a fact-filled fun text from Ruth Millington and a tour de force of illustration from Ellen Surrey, this beautifully-produced art book from Nosy Crow is a must-have for aspiring artists everywhere!"
List of artists featured: A cave painter, an ancient Roman mosaic maker, Leonardo da Vinci, Artemisia Gentileschi, Katsushika Hokusai, Moses Williams, Claude Monet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Hilma Af Klint, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Hugo Ball, Barbara Hepworth, Janet Sobel, Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Judith Scott, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Liu Bolin, Yayoi Kusama, Esther Mahlangu.
Ruth Millington is an art historian and author, researching and writing about great artists, muses and masterpieces. For her first adult art book, Muse, Ruth worked like an art detective, uncovering the real-life people found in famous portraits. She has appeared on TV and radio, telling stories about Surrealism, Frida Kahlo and other artists from around the world. She was brought up on the sunny island of Bermuda but now lives in the rainier city of Birmingham in England.
When she is not working, Ruth loves to read, sing along to music and decorate her home with lots and lots of art. She also likes to drink tea and paint pictures, and sometimes dips brushes in her mug by accident!
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed This Book Will Make You An Artist and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
This Book Will Make You An Artist features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, History, People / Places, Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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This Book Will Make You An Artist was written by Ruth Millington and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
This Book Will Make You An Artist has 61 pages
Yes it is part of This Book Will Make You series
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