Name: Art'bracadabra
SKU: 9781836270058
Availability: InStock

Description

Adapted from a series of short films aimed at children displayed at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, by renowned modern artist Raphaël Garnier, Art’bracadabra presents the 10 basic elements and principles of art. Highly interactive, this sumptuous hardback includes elements that children can play with including a pop-up, wheel, special inks, flaps to lift and different textures to explore. Playing with the pages of this magical book will change the images and introduce the use of colour, perspective, the dot and the line and shows us how to unlock the secrets of art including: Dot, Line, Shape, Texture, Tools, Colour, Contrast, Volume, Structure and Perspective.

*Winner of a Silver California Eureka! Nonfiction award*

Reviews

This very poetic and playful book is a work of art in itself

Le p'tit Libé

Touch, feel and observe closely the mysteries of art with this magnificent and magical book … Youngsters will love getting hands-on by lifting flaps, spinning wheels, pulling tabs, marvelling at the pop-ups, and touching the different textures as they embark on a journey filled with creativity and discovery.

Lancashire Post

Raphael Garnier has created a book that is like holding an art lesson in your hands, but one that is simple, fun and joyful in a very tactile way

Shelf Editions

This tactile book introduces art principles to a young audience. The clever use of texture and paper wizardry to explain fundamental concepts makes it intriguing to all ages.