How to be an Art Rebel

(Hardback)

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This irreverent introduction to art gives children the confidence to respond to art on their own terms, and - most importantly - to have fun with it.

Under the playful guidance of Leo, the museum cat, readers encounter abstract, Surrealist, nude and contemporary art, ancient sculpture, still lifes and portraits. But instead of being told facts to memorize, they're equipped with the knowledge that allows them to come up with their own interpretations of famous art works. Knowing how symbols work, they'll decipher clues in Frida Kahlo's self-portrait; understanding Surrealism, they'll decide for themselves what Joan Mir's abstract doodles are all about.

This book shows that art isn't about knowing the right answers - it's about having fun, making up your own mind and seeing things from a different angle.

With 46 illustrations

Reviews

'A hip cat narrates this playful, irreverent guide to all types of fine art - sculpture, surrealism, selfies (formally called portraiture). Museums, here we come!' - People Magazine
'How to Be an Art Rebel demystifies art, bringing it back down to the fun most of us remember from creating our own art ... anything but boring' - @crackingthecover
'Really fun' - @mssburns
'Entertaining and engaging, humorous and visually appealing' - Konnie Huq
'Really love this! ... there is lots to talk about' - Dan Smith, Teach Primary
'Most worthwhile... Leo the cat proves to be a reliable guide to the art of different ages... The book is distinguished by the quality of its insights and fresh language [and] also benefits good-quality color reproductions, and a politically enlightened inclusiveness' - The New York Times Book Review
'How to make looking at art more fun... Young viewers...will come away with new tools, ideas worth mulling... Solid insights' - Kirkus Reviews
'A refreshing look at artwork through the ages' - Booklist

Author Bio

Ben Street is an art historian and writer. He has worked as an educator for many museums, including MoMA and the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, New York, the National Gallery, Tate and Dulwich Picture Gallery, London. Jay Daniel Wright is a British illustrator living in Berlin whose illustrations appear in Think and Make Like an Artist (Thames & Hudson). His clients include The New York Times, Die Zeit and The New Yorker among others.