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Dan's Angel - Hardcover

Sturgis, Alexander

 
9780711218840: Dan's Angel

Synopsis

When Dan finds himself locked inside a museum after closing hours, he discovers a world or art he'd never dreamed possible. An angel steps out of a painting and takes him on an exploratory tour of the great masterpieces, explaining the symbolism of each painting.

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Review

'.. blends fact and fiction to literally bring paintings to life.' -- Independent on Sunday, June 30, 02

'A fabulous introduction to art..Fascinating, entertaining and accessible, it teaches children how to 'decode' the language of art' -- In Sainsburys - The Magazine, June 02

'Altogether a view of art that is quirky, stimulating and fun' -- Bookseller Back to School, June 02

'[a] wordy, witty and informative tale of a trip with one of Fra Angelico's angels around an art gallery' -- Families South East, May 2002

About the Author

Alexander Sturgis is an education officer at the National Gallery, London. He is also The Great Xar, a magician performing at the National Gallery and on television. His television appearances include The Big Breakfast, The Word and Tricks & Tracks, as well as introducing paintings to children on the BBC's programme Hartbeat. He lives in London.

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