Author(s): Angela Wenzel
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: PRESTEL
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-05-24
Dimensions: 266.7 x 281.94 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Munich, Germany
Edition:
Illustrations: 60 Illustrations, color

A winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a Buddha of solid gold - these are some of the creations featured in this book of sculptures that children will be able to learn from whilst having fun. Children naturally respond to shape, size, texture and colour, and will hugely enjoy this close look at thirteen of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, Giacometti, and Bourgeois. Shaped from wood, stone, metal and plastic, these artworks tell us much about the culture in which they were created. Each page is filled with colourful photographs and accessible information about the work, the artist who created it and the world in which it was made. Various games and puzzles enhance this introduction to three-dimensional masterpieces, which is certain to whet its young readers' appetites for more.