A history of pictures for children : from cave paintings to computer drawings
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Author
Hockney, David
Contributors
Gayford, Martin, 1952- Author
Blake, Rose, 1987- Illustrator
Hockney, David. History of pictures.
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2018].
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
128 pages : color ; 29 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Abridged and adapted by Mary Richards from A history of pictures by David Hockney and Martin Gayford.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. All new illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images. A History of Pictures will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hockney, D., Gayford, M., Blake, R., & Hockney, D. (2018). A history of pictures for children: from cave paintings to computer drawings . Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

David Hockney et al.. 2018. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

David Hockney et al.. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Hockney, D., Gayford, M., Blake, R. and Hockney, D. (2018). A history of pictures for children: from cave paintings to computer drawings. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hockney, David, Martin Gayford, Rose Blake, and David Hockney. A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.

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