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This strikingly original art instruction book for children was devised by the successful artist who is also the author of a popular children's series of charming stories about many of the world's great artists. Author Laurence Anholt emphasizes freedom and creativity as he tutors boys and girls through seven art projects in the same way that they might have been taught by such masters as Monet, Degas, and others. For example, kids are shown how to-- Make a funky junk sculpture that resembles several works by Picasso Paint a portrait in the style of Van Gogh Make an action sculpture like Degas's dancing figures Construct colorful cutout art in the style of Matisse Work with wild, wet watercolors in imitation of Monet Design a mad, marvelous machine like those constructed by Leonardo Take a charcoal challenge in the style of Cézanne Guided by Anholt's easy-to-follow format, kids will also find many tips and secrets to help them develop creative confidence.

For more than 20 years, the Anholt's Artists series has become one of the most loved and successful introductions to great art, in dozens of languages around the world. Now Laurence Anholt has created an ART ACTIVITY BOOK unlike any other. Here are 7 fantastic projects for children taught by great masters like Monet and Degas. With this book you will be able to paint a portrait with Vincent van Gogh, make a funky junk sculpture with Picasso or let Matisse show you how to make cool colourful cut-outs. In the easy-to-use format, you will also find numerous tips and secrets, which will help to develop creative confidence. "There is nothing more fun than making art," says Laurence. "It's amazing what kids can create and my book will show you how."