This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 22018307
Title: The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures
Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures" by Lorinda Munson Bryant is a collection of art appreciation stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. This book serves as an introduction to notable artworks and their creators, making it suitable for young readers and those new to art. The likely topic of the book revolves around teaching children about famous paintings and the stories behind them, intertwining elements of history, mythology, and moral lessons. In this enchanting collection, Bryant presents a series of renowned artworks, each accompanied by a narrative that connects the paintings to their historical and cultural contexts. Each chapter features a specific artwork, describing its significance and the artist's inspirations, along with engaging stories about figures depicted in the paintings, such as biblical characters, historical figures, and mythological entities. By blending beautiful imagery with storytelling, the book invites children to explore the world of art in a relatable and accessible manner, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for both the artworks and the artists who created them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bryant, Lorinda Munson, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 26703
Published: Sep 26, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Painting -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22018307
Title: The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures
Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures" by Lorinda Munson Bryant is a collection of art appreciation stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. This book serves as an introduction to notable artworks and their creators, making it suitable for young readers and those new to art. The likely topic of the book revolves around teaching children about famous paintings and the stories behind them, intertwining elements of history, mythology, and moral lessons. In this enchanting collection, Bryant presents a series of renowned artworks, each accompanied by a narrative that connects the paintings to their historical and cultural contexts. Each chapter features a specific artwork, describing its significance and the artist's inspirations, along with engaging stories about figures depicted in the paintings, such as biblical characters, historical figures, and mythological entities. By blending beautiful imagery with storytelling, the book invites children to explore the world of art in a relatable and accessible manner, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for both the artworks and the artists who created them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bryant, Lorinda Munson, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 26703
Published: Sep 26, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Painting -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.