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Story of Painting

Abigail Wheatley

Age: 8+

RRP  $15.99

Series: Narrative Non Fiction

Story of Painting

By: Abigail Wheatley

Illustrated by Uwe Mayer, Ian McNee

Series : Narrative Non Fiction

Age 8+

RRP  $15.99

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The Story of Painting from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time to the present day. Shows how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, puzzles over Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, and lots more. Filled with fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade. With internet links to explore masterpieces from each era, and online art activities.
Extent:
96 pages
Dimensions:
230.1 x 166.1mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781409566311
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
August 2013
Work Reference:
01269

1 Cave Painting to Classical

2 The Middle Ages

3 The Renaissance

4 High Drama and Quiet Lives

5 Revolution

6 Modern Times

7 Factfile

8 Index

9 Acknowledgements

Abigail Wheatley
Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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