What Adults Don't Know about Art - by The School of Life (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A fresh perspective on a guide to art for children, exploring its import and meaning through artworks from around the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A fresh perspective on a guide to art for children, exploring its import and meaning through artworks from around the world.</b> <p>Children are often told that art matters--but the truth is that very often it's hard to know why it really does. Museum visits can feel like a chore as does having to learn the names of the big artists we're all meant to love (but perhaps don't quite in the way we're supposed to). This is a huge pity because--grasped the right way--art has a deep capacity to improve our lives and offer us a sense of joy and mental well-being. <p>Here is a guide to art for children with a difference: in a tone that's kindly, informative, unstuffy, and at times rightly irreverent, this book explains how art can fit into our lives. We learn where the impulse to make art comes from, what art to look at in certain moods, how to go around a museum without getting bored, and why--without even realizing it--we all become experts in art by decorating our first bedrooms. <p>This is an innovative guide to the importance of art, written in a way that will enchant children and, along the way, teach their favorite adults one or two vital things as well.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i>"These two books will help to give children a sense of what the point of architecture and art really are--in a way that will imbue them with a genuine lifelong interest in the subjects" -- <b>Alain de Botton</b></i></p> <p>"Especially and unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library collections for young readers, What Adults Don't Know About Art is an innovative guide to the importance of art, written in a way that will enchant children and, along the way, teach their favorite adults one or two vital things as well. -- <b>Midwest Book Review</b></i></p> <p>***What readers are saying: ***</p> <p>Like most people I enjoy art, but I can find it intimidating - I want to just enjoy it for my own pleasure and certain things get in the way of that. The book addresses this issue - it is aimed at a younger audience but is entirely relevant to adult readers. It helped me to connect with what I take from art in all its forms, something which I wasn't able to really capture up until now. A treasured, comforting, joyful read. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>Okay, I admit I'm gushing, but I just really enjoyed this book, and I want my own copy when it comes out (I don't have kids, it will absolutely be for me!). This would be wonderful in the classroom, and I hope teachers will include it in their lesson plans. I was pleasantly surprised by this book, and I highly recommend it to everyone! - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>This book is a fantastic introduction to the ideas and philosophy of art and artists. I enjoyed it as an adult but think it is essential reading for anyone wanting to think and know more about art and artists. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>Clear and visual and to the point ... I learnt something about myself as well as art. You're never too old to learn. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>I wish I could have had a book like this when I were a child. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>I absolutely think children should read this, because it's lovely and wonderful, and will teach them so many helpful things about art and why it's relevant to their lives. But here's the thing: adults should read this too. This is the self-help book that I didn't know I needed. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p> <p>This book is a fantastic introduction to the ideas and philosophy of art and artists. I enjoyed it as an adult but think it is essential reading for anyone wanting to think and know more about art and artists. - <i>Goodreads review</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment. The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.</p> <p>The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers, 351,000 Facebook followers, 218,000 Instagram followers and 163,000 Twitter followers.</p> <p>The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.</p>
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