
Name That Style
All about Isms in Art
Robert Raczka(Author)
Lerner Publishing Group
Published on 1. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-58013-824-6 (ISBN)
Description
How many art styles can you name? Can you tell the difference between Naturalism and Realism? How about Cubism and Impressionism?
In this book, art lover Bob Raczka clearly explains the basics of fourteen different art styles, spanning the 1430s to the 1970s. He also introduces such stylish artists as Jan van Eyck, Joseph Turner, and Juan Gris. So get ready to "brush up" on your sense of style!
Join Raczka as he delves into the fine art world and introduces famous works in lighthearted ways. Readers of all ages will appreciate the high-quality art reproductions and interesting approaches.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 10 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Glossary; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58013-824-6 (9781580138246)
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Person
Author of the art appreciation series, Bob Raczka's Art Adventures, Bob Raczka studied both art and advertising in college. He has worked as an advertising writer for 30+ years, and has published more than 30 children's books. His work has received multiple awards including the Claudia Lewis Award for his first poetry book, Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor for Niko Draws a Feeling. Bob and his wife Amy have three grown children, Robert, Carl and Emma, plus two dogs, Penny and Pippa. He is based in Illinois.