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Barcode30293102323891
StatusIn Processing
LocationClark County
Call NoJ 701.1 Fing
Title42 works of art everyone should know / Brad Finger.
AuthorFinger, Brad, author.
CollectionJNF
Total Circ0
NumReserves0
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LocationBarcodeCall NoCreated OnIssue NameCirc StatusTemp Loc
Clark County30293102323891J 701.1 Fing11/25/2025 In Processing 

Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9783791376158 (hardcover)
International Standard Book Number 3791376152 (hardcover)
Personal Name Finger, Brad, author.
Title Statement 42 works of art everyone should know / Brad Finger.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice Munich : Prestel Verlag, 2025.
Physical Description 119 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note Feathers and fruit -- An old story in a fresh style -- A lavish calendar -- Royalty cast in metal -- A wedding at home -- A flowering world -- Fur and finery -- Little big man -- The lovesick sculptor -- Drama in the Bible -- Transformation in marble -- Beauty in simplicity -- A real-life muse -- Life at court -- The artist and his model -- The world in fresco -- A floating garden -- A window into the soul -- The art of daily work -- Partying in Montmartre -- A monument for the people.
Summary, Etc. "This 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 a 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 stories about these masterworks, learn about the innovative techniques that made them stand out, and explore the movements they helped define. The illustrations invite young readers to pause and explore, and a timeline provides historic and cultural context. 42 Works of Art serves as an introduction for children and a resource for adults eager to nurture a lifelong appreciation for the arts in the next generation"--Amazon website.
Target Audience Note 6 to 9 Prestel
Target Audience Note Age Group: 08 to 12
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Art Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Art History Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Art appreciation Juvenile literature.
Index Term-Genre/Form Informational works.

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