But Is It Art? |
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| Series title: | But Is It Art? Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4824-2457-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
| List Price: | USD $378.00 |
Book Description:
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Graffiti has been found on monuments in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Body art is an important practice in cultures around the world, such as henna in India and tribal tattooing in Africa. This innovative series introduces these and several other kinds of creation that may be considered art today, including junk sculptures and performance art. The main content explains the concepts behind each, and fact boxes offer historical context and other perspectives. Full-color photographs...
More DescriptionGraffiti has been found on monuments in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Body art is an important practice in cultures around the world, such as henna in India and tribal tattooing in Africa. This innovative series introduces these and several other kinds of creation that may be considered art today, including junk sculptures and performance art. The main content explains the concepts behind each, and fact boxes offer historical context and other perspectives. Full-color photographs engage readers with the topics they are considering while sidebars ask pertinent questions for readers to think about as they read.High-interest, unique topics attract readers.Funky, colorful layout reflects the creative content.Thoughtful questions asked in the text encourage critical-thinking skills.Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter that captivates readers' attention.