A history of pictures for children : from cave paintings to computer drawings
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Author
Contributors
Gayford, Martin, 1952- author.
Blake, Rose, 1987- illustrator.
Richards, Mary, adaptor.
Hockney, David. History of pictures.
Blake, Rose, 1987- illustrator.
Richards, Mary, adaptor.
Hockney, David. History of pictures.
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781419732119, 1419732110
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
Grade School (2nd Floor) - Juvenile Nonfiction
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J 709 Hoc
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Grade School (2nd Floor) - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 709 Hoc | Available |
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
Language
English
ISBN
9781419732119, 1419732110
Notes
General Note
"Abridged and adapted by Mary Richards from A history of pictures by David Hockney and Martin Gayford."--Title page verso.
General Note
"First published in the United Kingdom in 2018 by Thames & Hudson Ltd."--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. All new illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images. A History of Pictures will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hockney, D., Gayford, M., Blake, R., Richards, M., & Hockney, D. (2018). A history of pictures for children: from cave paintings to computer drawings . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David, Hockney et al.. 2018. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David, Hockney et al.. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hockney, David,, et al. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
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