Paintings

Find out how Michelangelo painted the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Join in Matisse's colourful dance. Spot a hidden skull in one of Holbein's paintings and a card trickster at work in another by Georges de la Tour. Discover how thousands of dots can form a picture. Wander through a gallery of paintings by Bosch, Breugel, Gauguin and Picasso, and observe how varied the art of painting can be.

This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children's attention.