The Story of Painting, get ready to gaze upon a visual feast! From the prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux to Jean-Michel Basquiat's colorful graffiti-style work, this beautiful compendium travels through the centuries to introduce kids to the world of art. Each spread showcases one of the 39 paintings, along with a profile of the artist and fun prompts that encourage children to ask questions and spot details.
 
From prehistoric cave art to graffiti, this beautiful compendium introduces children to the world of paintings.

Get ready to feast your eyes on an exhibition of fantastic art! Kids can time-travel through the centuries and learn all about 39 paintings, from a galloping horse drawn in the Lascaux Caves during the Stone Age, to Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Velázquez's Las Meninas, to masterpieces by Dalí, Picasso, Kahlo, and Basquiat. Each spread showcases a different painting, along with a profile of the artist, kid-friendly cartoons, and fun prompts that encourage children to ask questions (like, "What do you think Mona Lisa is smiling about?") and spot details in each work.