A Is For Art

Author: Paul Thurlby

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  • : 34.99 AUD
  • : 9781444933673
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Hodder Children's Books
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  • : August 2017
  • : 319mm X 248mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 34.99
  • : November 2017
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  • : National Gallery Paul Thurlby
  • : Hardback
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  • : Full colour
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Barcode 9781444933673
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Description

A beautiful and informative alphabet book created in association with the National Galley - perfect for children and adults alike.


See the sights of the National Gallery as never before - through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby. From Da Vinci to Monet, from medieval masters to the French Impressionists, come on a inspiring tour of one of the world's most-visited museums. Enjoy masterpieces like Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Constable's The Hay Wain as well discovering some lesser known gems. This unique book is packed to bursting with the world's greatest paintings and the stories behind them.

Reviews

Praise for Paul Thurlby's Numbers:


'Stunning collection.' Guardian


'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author

Author description

Paul Thurlby has been a full-time illustrator since 2006. He has worked in advertising, editorial and T-shirt design, as well as publishing. His first book, Alphabet, won the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima award in 2013. His inspiration comes from mid-century design and illustration. His style is retro-modern, with retro aesthetics and modern subject matter.The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square London is one of the world's most-visited art museums. Founded in 1824, it houses over 2300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and is on show 361 days a year, free of charge. The Gallery aims to study and care for the collection, while encouraging the widest possible access to the pictures.