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My Big Art Show: A Card Game + Book - Collect Paintings to Win

My Big Art Show: A Card Game + Book - Collect Paintings to Win

Published in
2014
3.86
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Description

This set of cards and its accompanying book form a lively art-exhibition game for children aged eight and over. Each card represents a work of art. As well as key information, such as artist and date, the cards also use symbols and colours to indicate which Movement and Theme the work represents. There are twelve Movements - Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism and Pop Art - and six Themes - People, Places, Objects, Animals, Story and Religion. The main card game resembles Rummy, and the aim is to be the first to 'put on a show' (i.e. collect three and four of a kind). The game encourages children to become familiar with great art works and movements from the last five centuries, and helps them recognize the styles and themes that paintings share. The cards show reproductions of over fifty major works of art, and children collect these cards in the game to curate their own art show. The book supports the game by providing further information on the artworks and artists, answers to questions on the cards and alternative games to play. (Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo).
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
60 pages

Why to read

  • Educational Value: The book provides an engaging way to learn about famous artworks, artists, and art history, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, and art enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge in a fun and interactive manner.
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment: 'My Big Art Show' is designed as a card game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it an excellent choice for family game nights, social gatherings, or as a way to introduce children to the world of art.
  • Enhances Critical Thinking: As a game that involves strategy and decision-making, it encourages players to think critically about their moves and the art pieces they collect, thereby sharpening their cognitive skills.
  • Quality Content by a Renowned Author: Susie Hodge is an established author and art historian with a reputation for creating accessible and informative art-related content, ensuring that the book is both credible and well-researched.