Carti in categoria Art and craft books

A unique introduction to medieval art and artefacts for older children and adults. Featuring images, motifs and colours typical of the Middle Ages taken from textiles, ceramics and architecture. Includes fascinating information about each design, the artefacts on which it appeared, how the objects would have been used in medieval times, and an example of the original colours used to decorate it. Perfect for libraries and schools, this hardback non-fiction book includes a contents page and an ind...

Discover some of the most famous paintings in the world, from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to Degas’s Blue Dancers, in this beautifully illustrated information book published in association with the National Gallery, London. With contents and index pages for easy reference, and links to specially selected websites to take virtual tours of art galleries. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474938181 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Mark Beech...

A colourful book full of Celtic patterns to explore, with added historical facts and images. Designs are taken from ancient stone carvings, pottery and jewellery and include the intricate knotwork patterns for which the Celts were famous. A unique book for design-lovers of all ages, with an index and internet links to take readers to websites where they can view original artifacts and find out more about the Celts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A, H BIC CBMC C5N79 Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474900...

Discover the lives and works of the world’s most famous artists in this beautiful picture book. Full of fascinating information about the biggest names in art, including Michelangelo, Monet, Picasso, Dali and more. With contents and index pages for easy reference, and links to specially selected websites where you can see many of their artworks. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474938198 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mm...

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 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...

Decorate the pages of this elegantly illustrated book with transfers and crayons to create beautiful scenes of flowers around the word. Each double page has delicate drawings to colour in and a detailed scene to fill with over 1,000 rub-down floral transfers. The transfers are stored in a wallet inside the front cover to keep them safe. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 G BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474936972 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 240 x 185mmIllustrator Bethan Janine...

A colourful book full of Celtic patterns to explore, with added historical facts and images. Designs are taken from ancient stone carvings, pottery and jewellery and include the intricate knotwork patterns for which the Celts were famous. A unique book for design-lovers of all ages, with an index and internet links to take readers to websites where they can view original artifacts and find out more about the Celts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A, H BIC CBMC C5N79 Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474900...

Create a delightful paper village, complete with a post office, a tea room, a school, cottages and lots of people to play with. There’s no need for scissors or glue, simply press out the sturdy pieces and follow the step-by-step instructions to slot the models together. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A Hardback ISBN: 9781474923880 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmIllustrator Francesca di Chiara

This captivating book offers a detailed insight into the lives of great portrait artists and the people they painted, from Leonardo da Vinci to Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol. Published in association with National Portrait Gallery, London and The National Galleries of London and Scotland. Includes links to websites to view even more portraits online. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409598688 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 260 x 205mm...

This elegantly illustrated rub-down transfer book contains eleven gorgeous scenes to colour in and complete with transfers, from a butterfly house to a twilight garden. Each scene has a delicate line drawing to colour in and a colourful picture to fill with rub-down transfers of dazzling butterflies, beautiful bugs and shiny beetles. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 A BIC CBMC B2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474933384 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 240 x 280mmIllustrator Bethan Janine...

This beautifully illustrated book is packed with artwork by 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. With contents and index pages for easy reference, and links to specially selected websites to learn more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474938167 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Sarah CourtauldI...

This book opens to form one long, continuous London panorama to colour, full of famous landmarks including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. There are over 100 colourful rub-down transfers to add too, including double decker buses, black taxis, pillar boxes, people and Union Jacks. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 G/A BIC CBMC B2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937498 Extent: 12 pages Dimensions: 200 x 200mmIllustrator Ruth Russell...

This delightful activity book contains four press-out dolls and lots of mix-and-match clothes, shoes and accessories to dress them for rainy days, summer holidays, a fairytale ball and much more. There are also outlines of clothes that children can draw on to design outfits of their own. Age 5 BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474936682 Extent: 100 pages Dimensions: 240 x 190mmIllustrator Elizabeth Savanella

A beautiful book with magical Christmas scenes to colour and fill with delightful rub-down transfers. Each double page has a delicate line drawing to colour in and a Christmassy picture to fill with rub-down transfers. The six sheets of transfers are in a pocket at the front of the book. A lovely, relaxing activity for all ages at Christmas. Age 5 BIC CBMC B2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474936958 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 240 x 185mmIllustrator Bethan Janine...

Do you know how to paint a watercolour wash, spatter paint or create resist effects with oil pastels? Bursting with inspiration, this book contains over 120 ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages. Budding artists can follow the simple step-by-step instructions exactly or use the ideas to create their own works of art. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474942744 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Antonia Miller...

Discover some of the most famous paintings in the world, from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to Degas’s Blue Dancers, in this beautifully illustrated information book published in association with the National Gallery, London. With contents and index pages for easy reference, and links to specially selected websites to take virtual tours of art galleries. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474938181 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Mark Beech...

Find out about the lives and work of the world’s most famous artists, including Van Gogh, Dali, Monet and Warhol, in this beautiful information book. Each page is filled with fascinating facts and photographs of the artists’ works, and there are over 130 stickers to add to the pages and links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 A/H BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953122 Extent: 32 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator ...

What’s the point of art? Why do artists draw themselves? Who were the Impressionists? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining information book, containing over 60 flaps to lift. A great introduction to art for inquisitive young children, with links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474940115 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Marie-Eve Tremblay...

A sumptuously illustrated reference book featuring decorative patterns taken from the buildings, mosaics and jewellery of Ancient Rome. Readers can discover mosaic portraits of the Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, the masks from a Roman play, a carved fresco of the gods and more. Each page includes fascinating information about where each piece of art came from, as well as a small example of the colours used in the original. Includes internet links to websites to find out more about Roman...