The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia

by DK

Overview

The most visual and comprehensive encyclopedia for children that charts the evolution of the world's greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance, supporting the arts in STEAM education.

Kids can trace the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary art; discover the evolution of sculpture, from the Great Sphinx at Giza to modern day abstract forms; find out about photography, from the early "camera obscura" to digital imagery; read the story of music, from classical and jazz to rock and roll; and put on their dancing shoes for some ballroom, ballet, modern dance, and more. Stunning images bring each subject to life, and clear text and annotations provide comprehensive, age-appropriate coverage.

Full of amazing facts, clear explanations, and awe-inspiring photography, The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the cultural world for children.

Series Overview: DK's Visual Encyclopedias are the first substantial series of encyclopedias aimed at young children, designed to excite and entertain, while offering a comprehensive overview of core subjects. From science and the human body to animals, the ocean, space, and more, each book combines fun facts, amazing pictures, and crystal-clear explanations to take kids into the wonders of our world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465462909
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	DK Children's Visual Encyclopedia Series
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	341,909
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

08/28/2017
This addition to the Visual Encyclopedia series covers a broad range of traditions in painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance, from early civilizations to the present. Photographs and reproduced artwork provide vivid examples of artistic genres and styles, as well as prominent creators. The section on painting, by far the most expansive of the five, introduces significant movements—including baroque, romanticism, impressionism, and cubism—and profiles influential painters. If flipping from a portrait of Stravinsky to a spread featuring Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, and Jay Z catches readers off guard, it speaks to the breadth of material covered. The final chapter on dance looks at ancient, folk, and national dances, as well as contemporary crazes and styles, including krumping and body popping. It’s a substantial addition to a home library. Ages 8–12. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

11/01/2017
Gr 4–8—This eye-catching offering chronologically explores the history of painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance. Painting, for instance (which receives the most attention), starts with a look at cave drawings and ends with an examination of contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter and Ibrahim El-Salahi. The intended audience will likely recognize many of the topics: Leonardo da Vinci, Egypt's Sphinx, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, and ballet. Other individuals, such as sculptor and painter Louise Bourgeois, may be less familiar. Coverage is up-to-date (for dance, there's a page on 2016's La La Land), but overwhelmingly rooted in European art forms, and though informative, like many DK titles, the book provides only a brief treatment of each topic. A useful glossary and index round out the volume. VERDICT Just what audiences expect from DK—pertinent facts surrounded by enticing illustrations. A solid starting point for students researching the arts.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI

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