My big book of art and illusion / Silke Vry ; translation, Cynthia Hall.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: German Publisher: Munich : Prestel Verlag, [2013]Description: 64 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9783791371436; 3791371436Other title: My big book of art & illusion | Art and illusion | Art & illusionSubject(s): Optical illusions in art -- Juvenile literature | Optical illusions in art | Optical illusions in artGenre/Form: Juvenile works.DDC classification: 701/.8 LOC classification: N7430 | .V7851 2013Summary: Children of all ages will be so utterly absorbed by this collection of artistic illusion, they might not realize they are also learning about great art. With dozens of beautiful reproductions and an engaging, informative text, this children's book is a fascinating look at artistic illusions through the ages. From mural paintings dating back to Pompeii through examples from nearly every modern movement, Silke Vry reveals how artists fool their audiences with visual tricks, puns, and hidden clues. In addition, she shows kids how to entertain their friends with optical projects they can create at home. For the curious young reader, this compelling book will provide hours of amusement and wonder.
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Translated from the German.
Children of all ages will be so utterly absorbed by this collection of artistic illusion, they might not realize they are also learning about great art. With dozens of beautiful reproductions and an engaging, informative text, this children's book is a fascinating look at artistic illusions through the ages. From mural paintings dating back to Pompeii through examples from nearly every modern movement, Silke Vry reveals how artists fool their audiences with visual tricks, puns, and hidden clues. In addition, she shows kids how to entertain their friends with optical projects they can create at home. For the curious young reader, this compelling book will provide hours of amusement and wonder.
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