Colour in Art

"Colour in Art" is part of the "Art for All" series, designed to introduce young children (ages 3-7) to fundamental art concepts in an accessible and thought-provoking way. Rather than focusing on classic masterpieces, this book encourages readers to observe how color, light, and tone are used in art found everywhere, from ancient Greek urns to modern graffiti and everyday clothing. It aims to answer basic questions like "Why do we do it?" and "How is it important?" fostering curiosity and a broader understanding of visual images. The book is packed with captivating full-color artwork and photographs, making complex ideas engaging for young minds and serving as an excellent resource for both art education and personal development.

Art is all around us - not simply as paintings on a gallery wall Rather than study classic works of art and techniques, the new Art for All series starts at the beginning by asking the basic questions like, 'Why do we do it?' and 'How is it important?' Each book discusses one important aspect of art in a surprising and challenging way. In Colour in Art, the reader will observe such things as the use of light and tone in art. Why Make Art? lifts the lid on the wide world of visual images, from Greek urns to graffiti, exploring why we need art and how it makes us feel. Art can exist for any number of reasons from telling a story to celebrating a god. Packed full of challenging, illustrative examples of art in our lives - not paintings on museum walls, but examples like comic books, henna-painted hands and clothing. Contains a detailed and fascinating introduction to explore the central purpose of the book and to set the scene, as well as short biographies of the artists used as examples in the book. Brilliant for the study of personal and social education as well as for art students. Captivating full colour artwork and photographs illustrate the points made in each book. Includes a