Leonardo Da Vinci: A Pop-Up Book

(Board book)

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With five superb pop-ups of Da Vinci's most important works, young children will have fun as they learn about art. They can open up The Last Supper, see Da Vinci's Flying Machine in action, and meet the Archangel Gabriel in The Annunciation. Simple texts explain Da Vinci's masterpieces and describe his life in dazzling Renaissance courts in Italy and France. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Susie Hodge is an art historian, author, artist and journalist with more than 100 books to her name. She has an MA in the History of Art from Birkbeck, University of London, and is a Fellow of the RSA. Teresa Bellon was born in Spain in 1987. After studying illustration in Madrid she became an illustrator of children's books. Influenced by Portuguese and Nordic illustrators, her art is characterised by a touch of naivety and expressive use of colour. SELLING POINTS: . Introduces this famous artist in an approachable, fun way that children will enjoy . Reproduces more than 15 of Da Vinci's most important works . Brings the man to life, with quotes from his writings in speech bubbles . Finishes with a timeline of his life and a glossary of art terms

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AuthorSUSIE HODGE is an art historian, author, artist and journalist with more than 100 books to her name. She has an MA in the History of Art from Birkbeck, University of London, and is a Fellow of the RSA.

IllustratorTERESA BELLN was born in Spain in 1987. After studying illustration in Madrid she became an illustrator of childrens books. Influenced by Portuguese and Nordic illustrators, her art is characterised by a touch of naivety and expressive use of colour.