What Is Contemporary Art? a Guide for Kids by Jacky Klein (English) Hardcover Bo

Description: What Is Contemporary Art? a Guide for Kids by Jacky Klein, Suzy Klein "Opens up the ... world of contemporary art for a young audience, inviting readers to explore, enjoy and question a variety of artworks drawn from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art"--Publishers description. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contemporary art for kids in lively categories like Games, Outer Space and Bizarre BeastsWhat Is Contemporary Art? opens up the exciting, dynamic and sometimes bewildering world of contemporary art for a young audience, inviting readers to explore, enjoy and question a variety of artworks drawn from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. Organized thematically by subjects of interest to children--from games and unusual materials to outer space and bizarre beasts--the book features nearly 70 works made over the past 50 years by a range of international artists, from modern icons of the early 1960s such as Andy Warhols "Campbells Soup Cans" and Yves Kleins "Anthropometry: Princess Helena" to recent pieces by contemporary artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Bruce Nauman, Olafur Eliasson, Andreas Gursky and Jeff Koons. Designed to encourage children to explore their own imaginative responses to art across all media--including painting and sculpture, film, photography, performance and installation--the book is packed with special features, including pull-out information and idea boxes, quotes from the artists, and "How did they do it?" prompts. What Is Contemporary Art? is an invaluable guide to The Museum of Modern Arts contemporary collection for family visitors, and a captivating read for children (ages eight and up) and parents at home. Review "Modernism enjoyably demystified."--Kim Hubbard "PEOPLE Magazine"The new book "What is Contemporary Art? A guide for Kids," from New Yorks Museum of Modern Art ($19.95), offers a primer, featuring over 70 artists. Although its geared toward youngsters, adults could also learn a thing or two. Some of the themes include self-portraits, why so many works are titled "Untitled" and drips, dots and waves (think Jackson Pollock).-- "The Wall Street Journal" Long Description Contemporary art for kids in lively categories like Games, Outer Space and Bizarre Beasts What Is Contemporary Art? opens up the exciting, dynamic and sometimes bewildering world of contemporary art for a young audience, inviting readers to explore, enjoy and question a variety of artworks drawn from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. Organized thematically by subjects of interest to children--from games and unusual materials to outer space and bizarre beasts--the book features nearly 70 works made over the past 50 years by a range of international artists, from modern icons of the early 1960s such as Andy Warhols "Campbells Soup Cans" and Yves Kleins "Anthropometry: Princess Helena" to recent pieces by contemporary artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Bruce Nauman, Olafur Eliasson, Andreas Gursky and Jeff Koons. Designed to encourage children to explore their own imaginative responses to art across all media--including painting and sculpture, film, photography, performance and installation--the book is packed with special features, including pull-out information and idea boxes, quotes from the artists, and "How did they do it?" prompts. What Is Contemporary Art? is an invaluable guide to The Museum of Modern Arts contemporary collection for family visitors, and a captivating read for children (ages eight and up) and parents at home. Review Quote The new book "What is Contemporary Art? A guide for Kids," from New Yorks Museum of Modern Art ($19.95), offers a primer, featuring over 70 artists. Although its geared toward youngsters, adults could also learn a thing or two. Some of the themes include self-portraits, why so many works are titled "Untitled" and drips, dots and waves (think Jackson Pollock). Details ISBN0870708090 Short Title WHAT IS CONTEMP ART A GD FOR K Pages 64 Publisher Museum of Modern Art Language English ISBN-10 0870708090 ISBN-13 9780870708091 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-10-31 DEWEY B Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Museum of Modern Art Author Suzy Klein Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45133030;

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