Famous painters, etc

[woodelf]

Please could anyone recommend a book on art...famous painters and their techniques, etc...suitable for a 12 year old girl? Ta Muchly.

[Mosaic]

Depends on how well the 12-year-old reads, but Sister Wendy's Story of Painting might help.

[woodelf]

The 12 year old reads very well Mosaic, but I'll have a look-see at your suggestion. Many Thanks.

[Buenchico]

School libraries are packed with books from the publisher Dorling Kindersley, because their content is almost guaranteed to capture young people's imaginations.

Their title 'Art', by Robert Cumming (in their 'Eyewitness Companions' series), might be suitable for your needs. It's aimed at adults but it's packed with illustrations and facts, so it should be of interest to younger people as well. It's a thick, glossy paperback (with 512 pages), priced at £16.99.

Chris

PS: They'll probably have to bring out a new edition soon, Woodelf, to include your work ;-)

[snoopy]

I would also try Gombrich's 'The Story of Art' - my A level text, but a good all rounder. Alistair Sooke on BBC4 is great. If you can find out who she likes, take her to a gallery. It can be inspiring.

[NazNomad]

I have this, it's a good start.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1298331167&sr=1-3

[Buenchico]

Here's NazNomad's link as a TinyUrl:
http://tinyurl.com/5udkybk

(For Naz: Woodelf is blind. His screen reader can't handle links which have been contracted by AB's server).

[NazNomad]

Apologies, I admit to not actually looking at who had posted this. Sorry Woodelf.

[woodelf]

No need for apologies Naz...sometimes I'm not even sure who sent the question, even though it's me!...smile...and Many Thanks Chris, not only for your help yet again, but for the kind words about my art...though my website which is undergoing reconstruction (as they say) will soon be up and about, with five additional paintings!...I'll try your book suggestion too and yours Naz...by the way Naz, I've found the Kojak theme tune I was on about, on Youtube.

[woodelf]

Naz, your choice was on my list, but having had Chris's suggested book described, that one could be more suitable, but Many Thanks to you and All!