All-new edition of this successful title offers a series of simple talking points - according to three age ranges - about 30 famous paintings.
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Françoise Barbe-Gall is a French art historian, lecturer, and author dedicated to unlocking the secrets of art appreciation and interpretation. She endeavors to demystify the art world, making it accessible to a broader audience through her lectures and writings. Her approach focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of visual works, enabling readers and listeners to discover new layers of meaning. Barbe-Gall shares her extensive knowledge and passion for art, guiding individuals to truly see and engage with the world of painting.
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This is a children's art book for grown-ups. In everyday language it shows how to explain to children what to look for and how to enjoy paintings as diverse as a Renaissance religious scene and a Jackson Pollock. How to Talk to Children about Art examines 30 paintings by great artists, from the early Renaissance to the present day, in galleries around the world. The book gives examples of the kinds of questions a child might ask about the paintings, and provides straightforward answers. 'Who are the people in this painting?' 'Why has the artist used those colours?' 'How did the artist choose what to paint?' The book demystifies art appreciation and reveals that the simplest questions can be among the most pertinent. There is plenty that will stimulate children's interest in art and enlighten grown-ups too.
