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This Book Will Make You an Artist

by Ruth Millington

Art history meets hands-on making

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Art history meets hands-on making

Ruth Millington’s book pairs introductions to well-known artists and art forms with 25 step-by-step activities to try at home. Its scope spans ancient cave painting to contemporary performance, using photographs of artworks alongside practical projects. The combination gives young readers both visual examples and ways to experiment with techniques such as collage and drawing, while encountering distinctions among movements and forms including Pointillism, Pop Art, street art, and sculpture.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in making art and crafts
  • Young readers curious about artists, artworks, and different art forms

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Art techniquesArt historyCreative activitiesVisual arts

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Book overview

Can you tell a Monet from a Matisse? Pointillism from Pop Art? Street art from sculpture?


Be inspired by groundbreaking artists from around the world, then test out their amazing techniques at home with 25 fun step-by-step activities.

Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts . . . this book will make YOU an artist!

Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled book full of activities.

Discover famous masterpieces through the included photographs of real works of art - from ancient cave painting to contemporary performance - and lots more in between!

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