The History of Art for Kids

Take a colorful adventure through art history with Fred Alien-an out-of-this-world explorer who's fascinated by Earth's greatest art! From prehistoric cave paintings to masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo, to modern legends like Basquiat and Banksy, Fred has seen it all-and now he's sharing it with you!This interactive and educational book is perfect for young creatives ages 8-12 (and art lovers of all ages!). With 15 hands-on activities (and three bonus activities!), readers will have fun experimenting with art techniques while learning about famous art movements.Inside, you'll discover: Fascinating stories behind iconic artworks and the artists who created them.¿¿¿¿ Art from every corner of the world - from Japanese woodblock prints to African masks, Mexican murals, and more.¿¿¿¿ Easy-to-follow activities, from painting your own masterpieces to making Cubist collages.¿¿¿¿ Fun illustrations and Fred Alien's quirky commentary that make learning entertaining!Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or family art time!