Almost Famous Daisy
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84507-709-9 (ISBN)
Description
'GRAND PAINTING COMPETITION' announces the poster, and Daisy, a budding artist, decides to enter a picture of her favourite things. She sets off around the world, travelling in the footsteps of great artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin, in search of inspiration.
This entertaining story introduces children to key works by five artists, showing each painter's style and the place where he worked, and a superb introduction to some of the greatest painters in history.
This entertaining story introduces children to key works by five artists, showing each painter's style and the place where he worked, and a superb introduction to some of the greatest painters in history.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a fast-moving, entertaining story as well as a good introduction to the work of five artists" Child Education"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 214 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84507-709-9 (9781845077099)
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Person
Richard Kidd, artist and writer, born June 22 1952; died July 21 2008, studied painting at Newcastle University before taking up a scholarship at the British School at Rome. After several years of teaching at Newcastle University, he went to America in 1980, to spend a year in San Francisco and 6 years in New York on a Harkness Fellowship.