The Museum of Art has a big problem. Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a mystery story, fun spot-the-difference puzzles, and a fantastic introduction to some of the world's greatest art. Guaranteed to enthrall children of all ages, Art Fraud Detective includes historical information on each painting, tips on the techniques of the Old Masters, and a glossary of art terms. Features art by: Rembrandt; Constable; Monet; Picasso; Raphael; Van Gogh; and more
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
0753453088
ISBN-13
9780753453087
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1709366
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Art Fraud Detective : Spot the Difference, Solve the Crime!
Publication Year
2000
Subject
Art / Painting, Art & Architecture, Activity Books, Games & Activities / Puzzles, Art / History, Art / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Juvenile Nonfiction, Juvenile Fiction
Author
Anna Nilsen
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
00-027059
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
The reproduction of the paintings is excellent and the paragraphs of information about the paintings...are well-written., A clever 'spot the difference' book...a good introduction to art history...something of a Where's Waldo...for older children.