--- product_id: 10262998 title: "Children's Book of Art: An Introduction to the World's Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures" brand: "dk" price: "¥12066" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10262998-childrens-book-of-art-an-introduction-to-the-worlds-most store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Children's Book of Art: An Introduction to the World's Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures **Brand:** dk **Price:** ¥12066 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Children's Book of Art: An Introduction to the World's Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures by dk - **How much does it cost?** ¥12066 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10262998-childrens-book-of-art-an-introduction-to-the-worlds-most) ## Best For - dk enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dk brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Welcome to the greatest gallery on Earth. Put yourself in the picture with this incredible visual guide displaying the best artistic works of all time. You’re the very special guest with unlimited access to the world’s most important art through the ages, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art. On your journey through time, you’ll see a wealth of valuable art, including Egyptian tomb paintings, Roman frescoes, Byzantine mosaics, and Chinese porcelain. Special attention is given to art from different eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime, Renaissance period, impressionism, contemporary art, and much, much more. Watch the progression of artistic styles and techniques, such as oil painting, watercolor, pastels, and sculpture. Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol are just some of the big names from the past and present featured inside. Every talent’s work is showcased through a signature piece supported by illuminating text, giving you a unique tour of each prestigious work of art. Budding artists, this is all the inspiration you need to make your own masterpiece. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 10.25 x 0.63 x 12.13 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade Level | 2 - 6 | | Isbn 10 | 0756655110 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0756655112 | | Item Weight | 2.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 144 pages | | Publication Date | September 21, 2009 | | Publisher | DK Children | | Reading Age | 4 - 8 years, from customers | ## Images ![Children's Book of Art: An Introduction to the World's Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Lu2QM4R3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Book *by on Reviewed in the United States March 2, 2024* Thought I was ordering something different, but once I took a look at this book - decided to keep it. Very cool layout that captivated my child right away, with good and basic info on all sorts of art and art history. A lovely way to introduce the study of art to anyone, as adults who visit often take a look too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really fun to work with *by on Reviewed in the United States January 9, 2012* First,***Details on the contents:***The book is divided into 3 major sections: Early Art, Modern Art, and SculptureTo quote a beginning section:"How to use this bookIn this book, find out about different art styles, the works and lives of famous sculptors, the way some artworks were created, and the amazing range of art around the world. There are four different types of pages in this book:ARTIST or SCULPTOR PROFILE: Find out about the life, style, and work of a famous artist or sculptor and take an up-close look at a work.HOW DID THEY DO THAT? Find out how an artist or sculptor did their work and see how the technique developed through history.GALLERY: Marvel at the different ways artists around the world and throughout art history have portrayed the same subject.ART STYLE: Find out about the different styles of art and follow the timeline of changing styles through art history."Early Art12 Rocky Beginnings14 Egyptian scribes16 Faces in art18 How to make frescoes20 Dreamtime art22 How to make mosaics24 Gods and heroes in art26 Chinese art28 How to create colors30 Renaissance (1400s-1500s)32 Landscapes in art34 Leonardo da Vinci36 Jan van Eyck38 How to use oil paint40 Children in art42 Baroque (1600s)44 Jan Vermeer46 Still life in art48 Rococo (1700s)50 Francisco de Goya52 How to use watercolor54 Katsushika HokusaiModern Art58 Impressionism60 Claude Monet62 How to paint with pastels64 Vincent van Gogh66 Nighttime in art68 After Impressionism70 Henri Matisse72 Pablo Picasso74 Naive art76 Paul Klee78 Surrealism80 Joan Miro82 Grant Wood84 Animals in art86 Postwar abstract art88 Jackson Pollock90 Sir Sidney Nolan92 War in art94 Andy Warhol96 Street art98 Work in art100 Friedensreich Hundertwasser102 Modern artSculpture106 Carved in stone108 The Terra-cotta Army sculptors110 How to carve wood112 African sculpture114 How to sculpt marble116 Michelangelo Buonarroti118 Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi120 Gustav Vigeland122 Abstract sculpture124 Henry Moore126 Alberto Giacometti128 How to create Land art130 Sculpture NOW132 Damien Hirst134 Get up close to the real thing!136 Glossary138 Index of artists and sculptors140 Acknowledgments-----------------Second, my review,I'm using this book with my 5 year old who came to me a bit frustrated with her pictures since all she was drawing were princesses and unicorns. The book is so colorful, everything just pops; it definitely keeps her interest. It's organized so that each two facing pages detail one facet of art or artist, be it fresco, cave art, Jackson Pollock, etc. This is really well thought out time-wise because we can read those 2 pgs together in one sitting. I can ask her what she likes best, and then we can think up together how she can make her own version of the work (she's 5 so some knowledge of available materials from me is helpful to her in conceptualizing how she'll bring it to life, but for an older child they can work with the materials on their own), for example reproducing Egyptian hieroglyphs after that 2 pg section. It's been really rewarding for me as a parent to see how her eye for art and the line has strengthened and it's been time well spent together. Done this way there's enough weekly projects for a year, so for the price it's a great resource. At first she was a bit put off (because she's a girlie girl) that the book wasn't chock full of pretty pictures, but after a few wks she got used to all the different ways that art has been made, so her eyes have opened in that sense. She's also thrilled that she gets to put her own spin on the work that we look at. It's not the kind of book that I would leave in her hands to muddy or to soil, maybe for an older child it would be OK to let them have at it, but we go over it together and it has been fun. It can be challenging to figure out how to incorporate the style into a painting or work especially if you're unfamiliar with the technique (and being 5 she's unfamiliar with most of it) but that is part of the fun, and also it requires a lot of focus, and that has helped her to be able to finish something she starts.Overall very happy w.this purchase. Would definitely buy as a gift for curious/artsy elementary school-age children, along with a drawing pad/construction paper and a set of paints/brushes/pencils. Faber Castell makes a tote that has quality brushes with basic paints and a paint pallette that is perfect for little hands; Young Artist Learn to Paint Set, available on Amazon. Also great to have at home if the art curriculum for your child's school is cut due to lack of funding. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but I read it to my 2 year old and for a quick discussion it is perfect. I take him all around town to museums ... *by on Reviewed in the United States September 6, 2017* Exactly what I was hoping it would be: general guide to a broad array of artists and styles with interesting facts and pictures. We use it for a quick reference when coloring or painting or before a trip to museums. It is intended for 7 year olds, but I read it to my 2 year old and for a quick discussion it is perfect. I take him all around town to museums on the weekends and, within reasonable expectations, he enjoys it very much. I believe we will use it for a long time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Children's Book of Art: An Introduction to the World's Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures (DK Children's Book of) - Name That Style: All about Isms in Art (Bob Raczka's Art Adventures) - The Children's Book of Virtues --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10262998-childrens-book-of-art-an-introduction-to-the-worlds-most](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10262998-childrens-book-of-art-an-introduction-to-the-worlds-most) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*