Famous Artists in History

ebook An Art History Book for Kids · Biographies for Kids

By Kelly Milner Halls

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Amazing stories of artists with a unique view of the world—for kids ages 8 to 12

Art makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place! Throughout history, all over the world, artists have created incredible pieces that inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. This collection of biographies for kids explores the accomplishments of 15 artists from long ago and today, and how their diverse experiences and beliefs brought their work to life.

This book of famous artists for kids includes:

  • Stories set in stone—Learn about sculptors like Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and how they used marble to make human bodies in incredible detail.
  • Powerful pictures—Read the stories of photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron and Gordon Parks who captured the lives of ordinary people to draw attention to their struggles.
  • Art as self-expression—Discover how Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat used their vibrant painting style to make bold statements about who they were and where they were from.
  • Show any kid that they have a strong and creative point of view with this illuminating art history book.

    Famous Artists in History