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Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children's History of Art
Author(s): Michael Bird (Author), Kate Evans (Illustrator)
- Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
- Publication Date: August 23, 2016
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780676158
- ISBN-13: 9781780676159
Book Description
An enthralling journey through the story of world art, from early cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in 68 exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work.
Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and beautifully illustrated by Kate Evans, the book also features reproductions of the famous artworks discussed, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art.
This is a beautiful and engaging introduction to art for any home or school library.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘One of the best children’s non-fiction books I’ve read for years, this fantastic story collection explores the lives of some of the world’s most famous artists, and the developments that influenced them … The variety is brilliant, looking at key people from 40000 BC until the present day. The stories are by turns exciting, intriguing, emotional and mysterious … Meticulously well-researched and utterly delightful.’ Jennifer Bell, ‘Sunday Best Children’s Book of the Week’
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Vincent’s Starry Night is a unique take on art history for children. Significant works of art are enveloped in narrative, which brings to life the context, environment, feel, sights, smells, thought life and dialogue between the artist and his world. Children’s senses and imaginations are engaged … Stories bring us closer to what we’re learning, and that’s part of what makes this such an exceptional book.’ Michelle Sterling, @averyandaugustine‘This chronological globe-straddling compendium by Michael Bird … is admirably broad, deep and thoughtful.’ Meghan Cox Gurdon on the Best New Children’s Books,
Wall Street JournalAbout the Author
Michael Bird is a writer, art historian, and radio broadcaster. His books include 100 Ideas that Changed Art (Laurence King, 2012) and The St Ives Artists: A Biography of Place and Time (2008). He has also published many essays and articles, and lectures widely. He currently holds a Goodison Fellowship at the British Library, where he is researching the oral history of modern British art.
Kate Evans graduated from Falmouth College of Arts with a BA Hons Illustration in 2006. She is now a freelance illustrator with clients including HarperCollins, the
Guardian, Macmillan Books, National Geographic, Transport for London, and V&A Magazine. She has had exhibitions in Bristol, Bath, London, and Stockholm. Kate lives and works in Bristol.
