The Usborne Children's Book of Art

This introduction to art describes the work of European and American painters of the last 500 years, from Leonardo and Michelangelo to Andy Warhol and David Hockney. Each spread focuses on a particular painting, indicating the techniques and materials used to create, and contextualising it within the oeuvre of the artist. Usborne’s internet links website enables further exploration in many directions.

More histories of art for children:

Michael Bird: Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories. A Children's History of Art illustrated by Kate Evans (9781780676142), Laurence King £19.99

David Hockney and Martin Gayford: A History of Pictures for Children illustrated by Rose Blake (9780500651414), Thames & Hudson £14.95