02284cam a22003253u 4500 6932 UtSlPG 20260610133159.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Bacon, Mary Schell Hoke, 1870-1934 Pictures Every Child Should Know : A Selection of the World's Art Masterpieces for Young People Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Arno Peters, Branko Collin, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Pictures Every Child Should Know" by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon is a collection of art masterpieces specifically curated for young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This educational work aims to introduce children to significant artworks and their creators, blending art appreciation with education, and encourages exploration of Western art’s history and heritage. At the start of the book, the introduction emphasizes the evolution of art from ancient to modern times, highlighting the significance of creative expression throughout history. It discusses how early forms of art served to document life and social customs, eventually leading to more refined expressions of beauty as societies developed. The text references key periods and artists, such as Andrea del Sarto and Michael Angelo, indicating that the book will cover various influential figures in art. The opening sets a framework for appreciating the significance of visual art and suggests that these artistic treasures can lay the foundation for children's cultural understanding and aesthetic enjoyment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Art -- Juvenile literature Painting -- Juvenile literature Painters -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6932 48927 48927