About This Book
Usborne's Introduction to Modern Art provides an accessible and engaging overview of modern art history for children aged 4-11. It explains the development of various art movements, from the avant-garde to contemporary art, using simple language and over 100 vibrant illustrations of significant artworks. The book includes helpful features such as a timeline of art movements, short biographies of major artists, a glossary of art terms, and internet links to expand learning, making it an excellent resource for budding art enthusiasts or for supplementing art education.
Detailed introduction to modern art with Internet links about featured artists and examples of their work and works by related artists.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which modern art movement do you find most interesting and why?
2
If you were an artist, what kind of art would you create?
3
How do artists use different colors and shapes to show feelings in their work?
4
What makes a piece of art 'modern' or 'contemporary'?
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