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Vry, Silke

My Big Book of Art and Illusion

64 pp. | Prestel | October, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-3-7913-7143-6 $24.95
(4) 4-6 Young readers learn to differentiate seeing and perceiving. Each oversize spread introduces an illusionary technique, then provides an exemplary work (from Escher and Magritte paintings to installation and performance art) and a related activity to foster contemplation. The reproductions unfortunately lack identifying captions, though they are listed at book's end. A unique, if overly cerebral ("How real is reality?"), art appreciation volume.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

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