Dan's Angel - Softcover

Sturgis, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711218854 ISBN 13: 9780711218857

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2003

Synopsis

Taking a lively, original approach, Alexander Sturgis's narrative explores the message of 12 masterpieces. Teamed with the equally original illustrations of Lauren Child, this makes a fun and highly enjoyable introduction to a fascinating subject. When young Dan finds himself locked inside a museum after closing hours, he discovers a world of 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. For the first time, Dan begins to understand the messages of paintings and the stories behind them. It's not long before he too is speaking their language.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0711218854
• ISBN 13: 9780711218857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Child Lauren