Stories Behind the Art: Wall Paintings
No. of pages 32
Published: 2015
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Featuring six wall paintings from around the world, this book explores the stories told through the art form, from Aboriginal fable in Australian rock painting to political statement in the Easter Rising mural. Each wall painting is looked at in detail, and a more general introduction to the medium provides a historical context.
Fun, step-by-step projects show children how to create their own wall paintings, using the techniques of the art form. Design a graffiti poster, create a mural or paint an awe-inspiring frescoe!
The Stories in Art series explores the narratives told through different art mediums. Other titles in the series:
Stained Glass Windows
Mosaics
Tapestries and Textiles
Sculpture
Decorated Pottery
This book features in the following series: Stories Behind the Art, Stories in Art .
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .
Nathaniel Harris is a children's editor and author specialising in ancient history.
This book has the following chapters:
- 1: What are wall paintings?
- 2: How are wall paintings made?
- 3: Artwork case studies - Opening the Pharoah's Mouth
- 4: The Betrayal of Christ
- 5: The Arrival of Cortes
- 6: Anthony and Cleopatra
- 7: Spirits Among the Rocks
- 8: The Easter Rising
- 9: Projects - Design a graffiti poster
- 10: Create a mural
- 11: Make a fresco
- 12: Glossary
- 13: Find out more
- 14: Index
