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How Art Works

By Sarah Hull

Can art trick your eyes, hide secret messages and make almost anything meaningful?

informative thought-provoking colourful accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Art History

What is How Art Works about?

What is art, and how can it tell a story? Explore paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints and installations while discovering how artists use colour, light, shape, size and viewpoint to create meaning. Meet famous artists from different periods and cultures, uncover hidden messages, learn how art can trick your eyes and consider whether anything can be art. With clear explanations, striking examples and thought-provoking questions, this lively guide encourages young readers to look closely and develop their own ideas about art.

About the author

Sarah Hull is a talented author who loves writing fascinating books for children. She has written many fun and educational books, including popular titles for Usborne, such as activity books and encyclopedias. Sarah enjoys making learning exciting and hopes her stories and facts inspire children to explore the world around them.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

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