The Story of Paintings. A history of art for children, Paperback - Mick Manning

A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, telling the stories of the world's greatest paintings and artists from prehistory to the mode...

DescriptionArt Does art leave you cold? And is that what it's supposed to do? Or is a painting meant to move you to tears? Hemingway was reduced to...

A highly-illustrated retelling of the Bronte sisters life in Haworth in the Yorkshire Dales told from Charlotte Bronte's point of view

A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world's greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce

Reducere. Ancient Greek history is full of fascinating events and adventures, with the refined culture and many Gods of olden Greece a highlight - this histo...

Reducere. This delightfully illustrated biography for children ages 7-10 highlights the life of Pope Francis-- the first pope to be a member of the Jesuit re...

DescriptionPublished in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively teaches kids about histor...

Reducere. Many books have been written about the origins of Karate-Do and the legendary masters who caused its meteoric rise into what has become a worldwide...

Reducere. DescriptionThis book contains art masterpieces which depict the mysteries of the Rosary. Each painting is carefully chosen to capture the imaginati...

Scenes from the life of the world's greatest playwright, brought alive for primary-age children. Publishing ahead of the 400th anniversary of Shake...

DescriptionArt, music, literature, and science in Vienna at the turn of the last century presented a series of wrenching dualities: reality and ill...

Paperback edition of this book that uses up-to-the-minute research discoveries to tell the incredible true story of one of the greatest ancient sit...

A warm, friendly look at the facts of life for young children, which follows the story of a new lifePublisher: Hachette Children's GroupAuthor(s): ...

Reducere. NEW EDITION: A collection of paintings, drawings, and prints from Western art illustrating the occupation and hobby of knitting during the 1800s. I...

A highly accessible introduction for anyone who wants to gain a new perspective on philosophy's biggest thoughts.Publisher: Quercus PublishingAutho...

Publisher: Craft Projects for KidsAuthor(s): James ManningIllustration(s): 16 IllustrationsNumber of pages: 34Collection: Art Projects for Children...

Publisher: Nabu PressAuthor(s): Luther Emmett HoltNumber of pages: 226Publication date: 2010Dimensions: 246 x 190 x 22Cover type: PaperbackRedescop...

Factory Records' fame and fortune were based on two bands - Joy Division and New Order - and one personality - that of its director, Tony Wilson.

Reducere. In this groundbreaking history of Ireland, Neil Hegarty presents a fresh perspective on Ireland's past. Comprehensive and engaging, The Story of Ir...

The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the presentPublisher: Yale University PressAut...

Reducere. Added commentary enhances the words and drawings of resilient children during World War II.About the Author: Michael O. Tunnell is a professor of c...

Colours of Art takes the reader on a journey through history by pairing 80 carefully curated artworks with infographic palettes. For these pieces, ...

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Elizabeth WyseIllustration(s): Hardback with jacketNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2022Dimension...

Xuanhe Catalogue of Paintings is the first complete translation of the well-known document produced at the court of Emperor Huizong (r. 1100-1125)....

DescriptionThe Story of Britain is an accessible one-volume history that clearly depict Britain's origins--and explain how the past shaped the nati...

A full colour country almanac by artist Catherine Hyde, follows the phases of the moon and a hare's journey throughout the year in a lyrical tribut...

Contemporary art is increasingly concerned with swaying the opinions of its viewier. To do so, the art employs various strategies to convey a polit...

Reducere. Story of KrampusThe Story of Krampus explores Anton Gunther's personal account with the demonic Christmas beast, known to some as Krampus.

WORLD WAR II Prelude to World War II Collapse of World Financial Markets Felt Around the GlobeAbout the AuthorLeap into Adventure with Books for Ou...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

The first truly comprehensive analysis of the history, practice, and conservation of painting on canvas. Throughout its long history in Western art,...

Discusses and describes the material nature of paintings, how they age and the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas...

Reducere. An authoritative history of art history from its medieval origins to its modern predicaments In this authoritative book, the first of its kind in E...

Reducere. Art Pepper (1925-1982) was called the greatest alto saxophonist of the post-Charlie Parker generation. But his autobiography, Straight Life, is muc...

Catherine Hyde follows the journey of the bee and the sun in a calendar of jewel-like full colour paintings that celebrate the sensory delights of ...

Publisher: Olympia PublishersAuthor(s): Douglas ThowNumber of pages: 112Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 140 x 204 x 11Cover type: Paperback / sof...

A poignant look at the lives, experiences and identity of the asylum seekers and refugees that have come to Britain's shoresIllustrations: 100 Illu...