A is for Art by Paul Thurlby

A is for Art by Paul Thurlby

A beautiful and informative alphabet book created in association with the National Galley - perfect for children and adults alike. See the sights of the National Gallery as never before - through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby. From Da Vinci to Monet, from medieval masters to the French Impressionists, come on a inspiring tour of one of the world's most-visited museums. Enjoy masterpieces like Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Constable's The Hay Wain as well discovering some lesser known gems. This unique book is packed to bursting with the world's greatest paintings and the stories behind them. Praise for Paul Thurlby's Numbers: 'Stunning collection.' Guardian 'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author

The perfect introduction to art for children, featuring everything from Monet to medieval masters, with perfectly pitched explanations* Hannah Beckerman *
Amid a plethora of art-focused children's non-fiction, Thurlby's alphabetical guide....stands out for its demystifying enthusiasm, bold, cheerful design and inspiring sense of possibility. BEST BOOKS OF 2017 * The Guardian *
This lovely hardback book is packed with the world's greatest paintings and the stories behind them. Brilliant gift for any budding artist... * Angels & Urchins *
Bursting with fascinating facts and sumptuous high quality reproductions that makes it perfect for art lovers of all ages to share. * South Wales Evening Post *
Paul Thurlby's books are simply amazing! Works of art in themselves that deserve to be displayed, they really celebrate art and make it accessible, and this book does that especially well. A book to return to over and over again, to relish the wonderful pictures and spot something new every time... Superbly done and beautifully presented, this is a wonderful way to encourage an appreciation of art. * Parents in Touch *

Paul Thurlby has been a full-time illustrator since 2006. He has worked in advertising, editorial and T-shirt design, as well as publishing. His first book, Alphabet, won the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima award in 2013. His inspiration comes from mid-century design and illustration. His style is retro-modern, with retro aesthetics and modern subject matter.

The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square London is one of the world's most-visited art museums. Founded in 1824, it houses over 2300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and is on show 361 days a year, free of charge. The Gallery aims to study and care for the collection, while encouraging the widest possible access to the pictures.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781444933673
ISBN 10	1444933671
Title	A is for Art
Author	Paul Thurlby
Series	National Gallery Paul Thurlby
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hachette Children's Group
Year published	2017-10-05
Number of pages	64
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.