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The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia Hardcover – Illustrated, Aug. 1 2017

by DK (Author)
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#1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Art History

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This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography.


The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces.

Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moore's beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parents and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations.


Celebrate your child's creativity as they explore:


- "Artist profiles" explore the lives & major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, & dancers.
- Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols.
- Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full color.
- Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated.
- Easily accessible & age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics
- Number 1 Best Seller in Children’s Books on Art History


From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It's the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias
  3. Print length
    304 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    IG1120L
  7. Dimensions
    21.92 x 2.54 x 28.27 cm
  8. Publisher
    DK Children
  9. Publication date
    Aug. 1 2017
  10. ISBN-10
    1465462902
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1465462909
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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Aug. 1 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465462902
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465462909
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.46 kg
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.92 x 2.54 x 28.27 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ IG1120L
  • 鶹 Rank: #41,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book beautiful, informative, and inspiring. They mention it explains concepts and developments in the arts clearly, with plenty of examples. Readers also say it's an excellent resource for all arts and music.

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  • Jun Heo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2025
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    Wonderful book with lovely illustrations, also high quality
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars a good source of information for beginners
    Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2024
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    this book is a good book for art lovers, everything from paintings, sculpture, music, dance and photography. It's my coffee table book, love it.
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  • Peace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2024
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    Very informative and excellent quality
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  • Frances
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for general knowledge
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2023
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    For a person who is not an artist per se, this is a very interesting book with concise snippets about everything. I would say the only negative thing would be regarding the layout, some of the pictures cross the centre of the book, so you cannot appreciate the picture as a whole, instead of having the pictures on a single page. An ideal gift !!
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  • Joanne Kuypers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2021
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    I would recommend this book to art lovers and inspiring art lovers. Visual learning as we know works the best for many and with the content being in chronological order, just helps in the learning.
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  • Alma
    4.0 out of 5 stars It’s good but music and dance as well
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2025
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    I thought this book is consist of lots of old master pieces and modern arts but, not that much. Dance and music fields are included instead. I was expecting just paintings.
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  • christine akrigg
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource for all arts and music
    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2023
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    explains concepts and developments in the arts clearly, plenty of examples, but not simplifying too much
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  • Kim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2021
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    Great book full of information and beautiful pictures.
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  • MaFe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful insight in Arts
    Reviewed in Singapore on April 13, 2024
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    Very reader friendly
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  • Happy to be Grammy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes the history of art accessible to younger children
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    I didn’t encounter a true art history book until the old standby Jansen, the history of art. That would have been overwhelming to my grandchildren who love, art, museums, and any art exhibit. This book allows them to explore the world of art in a very meaningful and very readable fashion. I would recommend it for every child, elementary and middle school – maybe even as an entry-level in high school. Every child should have exposure to art and this book is well written and very comprehensive. I have purchased it for all three families of grandchildren.
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Price might be steep, but worth it.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 9, 2023
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    Textbooks are expensive thats no surprise. I bought this book for my art inspiration and to learn more. The colours are extremely vidid and true to the original. Very informative and I’ve learned alot already.
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  • iman elkholy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 26, 2022
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    Very interesting illustrations and organised informations
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  • DJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book but can cover more.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2017
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    The book is beautiful and has a good summary of many types of art. Although it can definitely cover more types and more breadth within each art type. They did a good job for Painting, but others lack breadth such as Music, none of the modern music genres are covered. Ceramics can also be included and elaborated next to Sculpture, as it is an amazing art form. There's more to like Dance, Photography and even blacksmithing and wood-carving too.
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