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100 1 _aBryant, Lorinda Munson,
_d1855-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-26
508 _aE-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures" by Lorinda Munson Bryant is a collection of art appreciation stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. This book serves as an introduction to notable artworks and their creators, making it suitable for young readers and those new to art. The likely topic of the book revolves around teaching children about famous paintings and the stories behind them, intertwining elements of history, mythology, and moral lessons. In this enchanting collection, Bryant presents a series of renowned artworks, each accompanied by a narrative that connects the paintings to their historical and cultural contexts. Each chapter features a specific artwork, describing its significance and the artist's inspirations, along with engaging stories about figures depicted in the paintings, such as biblical characters, historical figures, and mythological entities. By blending beautiful imagery with storytelling, the book invites children to explore the world of art in a relatable and accessible manner, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for both the artworks and the artists who created them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt -- Juvenile literature
653 _aPainting -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26703
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