From Modernism to Banksy: Art is Useful and Fascinating for Children

Anastasia Postrigai – art historian, creator of the Popular Art School OP_POP_ART and a blog with over 700 thousand subscribers, a young mother. Tatyana Grigoryan – psychologist, writer, author of books. Art is everywhere! On paper and canvas, on the streets of cities, in the middle of a clean field, and even at every home! Today, artists are not limited to just paints and marble; they seek and create beauty in the world around us using various materials and tools. In the book "From Modernism to Banksy: Art is Useful and Fascinating for Children" we will tell you and your child about contemporary art: unusual styles of drawing and imaginative artists, new perspectives on the geometry of buildings and land art, creativity without a material form and the mastery to even change nature itself. In an engaging and understandable form, you will get acquainted with the theory — yes, countless styles and ideas can be combined, and you will also be able to use creative inspiration and create your masterpieces using different styles, materials, and even your own body! In the book, we will discuss: ‒ modernism and fauvism; ‒ expressionism and cubism; ‒ abstractionism and surrealism; ‒ art deco and pop art; ‒ minimalism and kinetic art; ‒ street art and land art; ‒ performance and installation; ‒ photorealism and constructivism … and for each style, your little one can complete exciting and educational practical assignments! You will learn to understand contemporary art and distinguish all the diversity of its manifestations! And colorful practical assignments will help develop your child's creative thinking, fine motor skills, compositional perception, and artistic taste.