num_pages: 48
description: People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisas beguiling smile Van Goghs hypnotic night sky and Frida Kahlos depiction of herself with a monkey. These paintings and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details. The readable text offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the paintings technical and historical aspects. Games quizzes and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks while a timeline throughout the book allows for easy historical orientation. Readers will return again and again to these works which provide continued opportunities for contemplation and discovery.
language: English
title: 13 Paintings Children Should Know
publisher: Prestel Junior