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Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people through the collection of the National Gallery

This is a young person's guide to art. Written in a very accessible way, it discusses art history, techniques and subject matter as seen through the paintings in the National Gallery's collection. Subjects covered include: hidden meanings - symbols and clues, light and atmosphere, portraits, landscapes, telling stories, composition and the use of colour. The work of artists such as Goya, Monet, Vermeer and Reynolds abound throughout the pages. Filled with jolly cartoons and wonderful images, this is the ideal children's introduction to the wonderful world of Western art.

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  • "This is a young person's guide to art. Written in a very accessible way, it discusses art history, techniques and subject matter as seen through the paintings in the National Gallery's collection. Subjects covered include: hidden meanings - symbols and clues, light and atmosphere, portraits, landscapes, telling stories, composition and the use of colour. The work of artists such as Goya, Monet, Vermeer and Reynolds abound throughout the pages. Filled with jolly cartoons and wonderful images, this is the ideal children's introduction to the wonderful world of Western art."@en
  • "Includes St. (Saint) George & the Dragon (Paolo Uccello) - The Adoration of the Kings (Magi) (Sandro Botticelli) - Bacchus and Ariadne (Titian) - Tobias and the angel (Andrea del Verrocchio) - The Annunciation with St. Emidius (Carlo Crivelli); Portraits."@en
  • "Introduces the key concepts of painting, and teaches how to enjoy and interpret art to suit individual tastes."
  • "A children's guide to the collection of the National Gallery, London. A large-size volume that introduces art appreciation to middle-graders and describes different types of pictures and techniques. With separate sections on such themes as portraits, landscapes, & techniques, including color & light, this is an approachable guide to art appreciation for middle school students. Bowker Authored Title code."@en
  • "A children's guide to the collection of the National Gallery, London."@en

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  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people through the collection of the National Gallery"
  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people through the collection of the National Gallery"@en
  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people through the National Gallery Collection"@en
  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people through the National Gallery collection"@en
  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people"
  • "Looking at pictures : an introduction to art for young people"@en
  • "Looking at pictures : An introduction to art for young people through the collection of the National Gallery"

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