Delivery included to the UK  ·  Free reserve & collect in our bookshops

The National Menagerie of Art
9783791375090_001

The National Menagerie of Art Masterpieces from Vincent Van Goat to Lionhardo Da Stinki

Hardback (12 Apr 2022)

  • £8.99
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the UK

2 copies available online - Usually dispatched within two working days

free Reserve & collect

Copies available at Blackwell's Oxford Broad Street

Reserve in Store |  Check stock elsewhere

Publisher's Synopsis

Elevating serious art to the heights of pure giggle-inducing fun, this collection of cleverly reimagined masterpieces is the perfect way to introduce young readers to great art.
 

Even the greatest works of art will often fail to enthrall young children. But insert a funny, loveable animal into the scene, and it's a whole different story. This delightful picture book takes artistic license as it reimagines the world's most famous paintings for a young audience. A teddy bear surfs Hokusai's Great Wave; a charming pig changes Mona Lisa's smile from cryptic to comic; Munch's scream is far less angsty on a panda's face, while Whistler's mother-the elephant-gives new meaning to Arrangement in Grey and Black. While it covers every major artistic school in art history, from Michelangelo and Velázquez to Kahlo and Rothko, each snort and guffaw offers an opportunity to explore the paintings in ways that will help kids remember them for the rest of their lives.
 

About the Publisher

Prestel

Prestel is one of the world's leading illustrated book publishers with a stunning list of beautifully crafted books on all aspects of art, architecture, photography and design. From the latest pop culture and fashion to major exhibition catalogues, Prestel ensures that quality reigns throughout everything they publish. Prestel is the publisher for art lovers, designers and those with an eye for beauty - young and old alike, Prestel appeals to all those with a passion for visual culture.

Book information

ISBN: 9783791375090
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Imprint: Prestel
Pub date:
DEWEY: 709
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 56
Weight: 356g
Height: 206mm
Width: 199mm
Spine width: 13mm