Degas : an art book for kids
Ryan, Kate2016
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Degas: An Art Book for Kids is a lively and fun book written and developed specifically for children. Guided by two illustrated characters, Snail and Pigeon, this publication invites young readers to discover the artist Edgar Degas, and explore the arrondissements of Paris where he grew up, lived and sourced inspiration. Featuring gorgeous illustrations, alongside reproductions of Edgar Degas's work, children are provided with interesting facts about Degas's artistic techniques and French culture. Each chapter includes imagery of famous Parisian landmarks such as the Louvre, the Palais Garnier - home of the ballet - and the Eiffel Tower, enabling children to take a visual tour of Paris while learning about its relevance to Edgar Degas.
Main title:
Degas : an art book for kids / [Kate Ryan].
Author:
Imprint:
Melbourne : National Gallery of Victoria, 2016.
Collation:
79 pages : illustrations (cheifly colour) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
"Published for the exhibition Degas: a new vision, an exhibition organised by the National Gallery of Victoria, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and Art Exhibitions Australia and held at NGV International [...] 24 June - 18 September 2016 and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston [...] 16 October 2016 - 8 January 2017" -- last unnumbered page.
ISBN:
9781925432138
Dewey class:
709.2
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
289795
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Art & Craft | J 709.2 DEG | Available |