James Lambert – illustratör

Bring modern art to life for young readers with this art activity book based on 10 major modern and contemporary artworks. Fun facts and games will fire kids' imaginations, while each activity is carefully designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the artist's approach and the concepts behind each artwork.You'll be amazed, surprised, and maybe even confused by some of the modern artworks you'll find in this book. There's a lobster telephone, a painting made of food, a giant snail and even an old toilet! Find out more about what the artists were thinking and have a go at creating your own off-beat artworks.Packed with James Lambert's energetic, colourful illustrations, this engaging activity book shows that modern art can be accessible, enjoyable and above all, fun, for even the youngest viewer.

This fun pack children's book includes art activities based on 10 historical, modern and contemporary British artworks. A fun and insightful introduction to art, it'll get kids drawing, painting, carving, crushing, walking and taking photographs as they create their own works of art.Throw yourself into British art with this zany book of activities based on artworks by some of Britain’s most exciting artists. Play a game of ‘Formaldehyde and Seek’ inspired by Damien Hirst, take cues from Barbara Hepworth and carve a sculpture out of soap, and find out how to capture the spectacular glow of J.M.W. Turner’s painted sunsets with a torch and some cellophane.There are fascinating facts about the artists dotted throughout the book and when you’re ready to take a break from creating, delve into an Op Art maze inspired by Bridget Riley or take your pencil on a Word Walk like Richard Long.

An engaging and insightful introduction to portraits in art, this fun-packed children’s book includes activities inspired by fourteen modern and contemporary artworks. Experiment with abstract portraiture like Pablo Picasso, design your own mask with the Guerrilla Girls, and try your hand at creating a word-only portrait inspired by Lorna Simpson! With fascinating facts about each artist’s life and work throughout, this book is guaranteed to encourage a deeper understanding of art styles, techniques, and ideas, and introduce young readers to artworks in a variety of media, including photography, mixed media, sculpture, conceptual art, installation art and painting.