The Horn Book Guide

THE ARTS

Richardson, Joy

Looking at Pictures: An Introduction to Art for Young People

80 pp. | Abrams | October, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8109-8288-8 $21.95
New ed. (1997)

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Charlotte Voake. This revised exploration of thirteenth- to twentieth-century European paintings examines the subject matter and techniques used and also delves into how the pieces were restored. Other topics covered are pigments, the use of light and perspective, the depiction of special events and daily life, and painting people and nature. Occasional well-placed illustrations supplement the numerous color reproductions. Ind.

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