Synopses & Reviews
Two versions of 25 paintings by some of the world's greatest artists appear side by side. Look closely — can you tell which is a true reproduction and which isn't? Featured works include Edward Hicks' Peaceable Kingdom, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and paintings by Renoir, Whistler, Velázquez, Cassatt, and others. This book encourages art appreciation and offers fun facts about paintings and artists.
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Twenty-five reproductions of famous paintings appear side by side with versions featuring amusing variations. Children will enjoy finding the differences in works by Renoir, Whistler, Velázquez, Cassatt, and others.
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BE A FINE-ART DETECTIVE This engaging puzzle book presents two identical-looking color reproductions of famous paintings--but can you spot the differences between the original and the fake? Sharpen your observational skills while exploring the fascinating world of art and artists
- Investigate paintings by Arcimboldo, Bierstadt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Manet, Munch, Renoir, Sargent, Toulouse-Lautrec, Whistler, and many more
- Learn interesting and fun facts about each notable painting and its artist
- Keep score by checking the boxes provided on each puzzle page
- Includes an index with the name of the museum that houses each work of art
Synopsis
Twenty-five reproductions of famous paintings appear side by side with versions featuring amusing variations. Children will enjoy finding the differences in works by Renoir, Whistler, Velázquez, Cassatt, and others.
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Renoir, Whistler, Velázquez, Cassatt, and others: 25 authentic reproductions of paintings by some of the most popular artists of all time are placed side by side with a version that features amusing variations. Children will enjoy finding the differences — and reading fun facts about the paintings and artists.
About the Author
Alan Weller has worked with Dover for many years as a packager, creating dozens of innovative products for our CD-ROM line. His background in fine art and filmmaking has enhanced his contributions to the development and publication of many art books.
Table of Contents
Giuseppe Arcimboldo,
Vertumnus (Portrait of Rudolf II)Frédéric Bazille,
FlowersAlbert Bierstadt,
Mountain Landscape (detail)Pieter Bruegel the Elder,
The Peasant WeddingMary Cassatt,
The Boating PartyPaul Cézanne,
The Kitchen TableRalph Earl,
Elijah BoardmanJean-Honoré Fragonard,
A Young Girl ReadingThomas Gainsborough,
The Blue BoyPaul Gauguin,
Tahitian WomenVincent van Gogh,
Self-PortraitFrancisco de Goya,
Don Manuel Osorio Manrique de ZuñigaEdward Hicks,
Peaceable KingdomÉdouard Manet,
The Fife PlayerGrandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson),
A Beautiful WorldEdvard Munch,
The ScreamPierre-Auguste Renoir,
Luncheon of the Boating PartyHenri Rousseau,
Paysage ExotiquePeter Paul Rubens,
The Duke of LermaJohn Singer Sargent,
Mrs. Carl Meyer and Her ChildrenGeorges Seurat,
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande JatteJames Tissot,
Holyday (The Picnic)Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec,
Dance at the Moulin RougeDiego Velázquez,
Las MeninasJames Abbott McNeill Whistler,
Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1(Portrait of the Artists Mother)