13 Art Techniques Children Should Know (13 Children Should Know)

... not so great if you’re still at the stick people and wonky bunnies stage...Nice pictures but the techniques are perhaps a bit advanced for younger children...

I bought this book for my 7 year old niece having read some of the positive reviews of this book. It has some nice , bright illustrations but I was actually really surprised by the fact that there is an over representation of 20th century art. There are a few tips for children to explore some of the techniques described within this book yet I am wondering just how much inspiration children will get from reading about abstract forms and the kind of stuff which wins the Turner Prize. The book may be bold and bright with useful time lines to explain the techniques described, however the subject matter is imbalanced. I could find very little about anything from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are some inset boxes to describe the tools and materials necessary to practice each technique as well as some suggested artists to explore.Art criticism is so subjective that any book introducing techniques to children is only going to be successful if there is someone passionate about what is being described to help explain. The suggestions for children to explore these techniques are merely that. The book is visually appealing. I do not think that the examples chosen are particularly inspiring and it is more likely to make some kids sceptical than inspiring.

brief descriptions of techniques, practical, informative...very good overviews...grandchild, 8, loved it...

Bought for a present. Lovely book, great quality. Very pleased with purchase.

Have others in this series. Informative and great to add to the collection- good value.

Lovely factual book, great for teaching kids new techniques in a fun and interesting way.

Great for the budding little artist

Fantastic book. An easy read. The children loved completing the activities.