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The Usborne Book of Famous Artists

By Ruth Brocklehurst, Rosie Dickins and others

What secrets shaped 35 famous artists’ lives, ideas and astonishing paintings?

informative visual fascinating accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Biography Art

What is The Usborne Book of Famous Artists about?

Explore the lives, ideas and artwork of 35 of the world’s most famous artists, from Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso to Salvador Dalí. Discover how each artist worked, where they lived and what inspired their remarkable creations. Reproductions of paintings sit alongside photographs, personal objects and fascinating details about the people behind the art. Illustrated timelines highlight important moments in each life, while carefully chosen internet links offer more paintings, films and information to investigate.

About the author

Ruth Brocklehurst is a British author who loves writing fascinating books for children. She has written many exciting non-fiction books, including the popular 'Usborne Children's Encyclopedia'. Ruth enjoys making learning fun and easy to understand, helping young readers explore everything from animals to history and science.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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