Pattern: Activity Book - Softcover

Box, Kathryn; Lambert, James

 
9781849764551: Pattern: Activity Book

Synopsis

An engaging and insightful introduction to patterns in art, this fun-packed children’s book includes activities inspired by fourteen modern and contemporary artworks. Make your very own mural with Sol LeWitt, design a costume using patterned fabric like Sonia Delaunay, and get stuck in with strings to create 3D grids inspired by Piet Mondrian! With fascinating facts about each artist’s life and work throughout, this book is guaranteed to encourage a deeper understanding of art styles, techniques, and ideas, and introduce young readers to artworks in a variety of media, including photography, mixed media, sculpture, conceptual art, installation art and painting.

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About the Author

Kathryn Box works at the V&A as part of the Young People and Families team. Previously, she was a Producer at Tate Kids. James Lambert is an illustrator living and working in London. He graduated from the Royal College of Art with an MA in Communication Art and Design. His work is housed in the Tate Archives and has been exhibited at the Design Museum. His solo show Look and Learn was held at Sketch Gallery in London.

From the Back Cover

Fun facts and games will fire kids' imaginations in this new book. Each activity is carefully designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the artist's approach and the concepts behind each artwork. Exploring patterns and repetition in art, this activity book looks at the work of fifteen key artists including: Antony Gormley, Mark Rothko, Yayoi Kusama, Jackson Pollock, Agnes Martin and many, many more! Packed with energetic, colourful illustrations, this book shows that art can be accessible, enjoyable and above all, fun for everyone!

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