But Is It Art?
Graffiti has been found on monuments in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Body art is an important practice in cultures around the world, such as henna in India and tribal tattooing in Africa. This innovative series introduces these and several other kinds of creation that may be considered art today, including junk sculptures and performance art. The main content explains the concepts behind each, and fact boxes offer historical context and other perspectives. Full-color photographs engage readers with the topics they are considering while sidebars ask pertinent questions for readers to think about as they read. • High-interest, unique topics attract readers • Funky, colorful layout reflects the creative content • Thoughtful questions asked in the text encourage critical-thinking skills • Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter that captivates readers’ attention
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But Is It Art?
Graffiti has been found on monuments in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Body art is an important practice in cultures around the world, such as henna in India and tribal tattooing in Africa. This innovative series introduces these and several other kinds of creation that may be considered art today, including junk sculptures and performance art. The main content explains the concepts behind each, and fact boxes offer historical context and other perspectives. Full-color photographs engage readers with the topics they are considering while sidebars ask pertinent questions for readers to think about as they read. • High-interest, unique topics attract readers • Funky, colorful layout reflects the creative content • Thoughtful questions asked in the text encourage critical-thinking skills • Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter that captivates readers’ attention
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But Is It Art?

But Is It Art?

by Alix Wood
But Is It Art?

But Is It Art?

by Alix Wood

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Overview

Graffiti has been found on monuments in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Body art is an important practice in cultures around the world, such as henna in India and tribal tattooing in Africa. This innovative series introduces these and several other kinds of creation that may be considered art today, including junk sculptures and performance art. The main content explains the concepts behind each, and fact boxes offer historical context and other perspectives. Full-color photographs engage readers with the topics they are considering while sidebars ask pertinent questions for readers to think about as they read. • High-interest, unique topics attract readers • Funky, colorful layout reflects the creative content • Thoughtful questions asked in the text encourage critical-thinking skills • Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter that captivates readers’ attention

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482424584
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Series: But Is It Art?
Pages: 32
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