Based on a popular game, Master-Pieces encourages kids to look closely at art, for a fun spin on art appreciation
Mix and match pieces of the world’s greatest artworks-from Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to Gilbert Stuart’s George Washington-to create new portraits. Flip Flora’s pretty hairstyle on the head of a Kabuki actor. Top Frida Kahlo with the straw hat of Vincent van Gogh. Printed on heavy board and laminated, Master-Pieces will stand up to the most enthusiastic flipping, at home or in the classroom. Including full images with captions, short descriptions of the works, and artists’ biographies, it features artworks from the world’s most magnificent public collections, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Louvre. With one thousand possible portrait combinations, Master-Pieces will have children looking at art in a whole new way. Featured artists include Leonardo da Vinci * Vincent van Gogh * Frida Kahlo * Sandro Botticelli * Gilbert Stuart * Toshusai Sharaku * Archibald J. Motley Jr. * Giuseppe Arcimboldo * Rogier van der Weyden * Diego Velazquez Featured museums include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York * Museum of Fine Arts, Boston * National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. * Art Institute of Chicago * The Louvre, Paris * The Uffizi, Florence * Skokloster Castle, Sweden * The Prado, Madrid * Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo AUTHOR: Will Lach is a former senior editor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the author of illustrated books about art and culture for children. SELLING POINTS: . This interactive board book puts a new spin on art appreciation . Its beautiful artwork and high production values make it a special gift for a young child .Featured museums include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Art Institute of Chicago,The Louvre, Paris,The Uffizi, Florence, Skokloster Castle, Sweden, The Prado, Madrid, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo . The back of the book contains full images with captions, short descriptions of the works, and artists’ biographies