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The arts : a visual encyclopedia / Susie Hodge, David Taylor, Joe Fullman, Peter Chrisp.

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Art appreciation -- Juvenile literature.

Music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature.

Dance -- History -- Juvenile literature.

First American edition.

304 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Painting ; Sculpture / Susie Hodge -- Photography / David Taylor -- Music / Joe Fullman -- Dance / Peter Chrisp.

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.

Hodge, Susie, 1960-

Taylor, David, 1969 April 13-

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