Exposé

Art for Kids
13 examples of some of the most
important breakthroughs in artistic
technology
Florian Heine
13 Art Inventions
Children Should Know
[13 große Erfindungen der
Kunst]
Prestel Verlag
48 pages
60 colour illustrations
Format 24,0 x 28,0 cm
August 2011
English Edition available
Rights sold to:
Korea (Touch Art), Lithuania (Modern
Art Center)
Florian Heine is a
photographer, art historian,
author and publisher. As an
author he has written
several books about art and
photography. Florian Heine
was responsible for the
script of the TV-series “The
first time – How new things
came into art”, that is based
upon one of his books, and
he has even stood in front
of the camera as an expert
for the arts. As a
photographer he works in
the fields of art, advertising,
and industry. He has written
many books for Prestel, for
both children and adults,
including “13 Art Inventions
Children Should Know” and
“Photography:
Groundbreaking Moments”.
This new volume in the highly successful “13” series uses
colorful reproductions, glossaries, and a timeline to explore
milestones in the history of art. Kids will learn about
important innovations in art while they discover answers to
questions such as: Why was oil painting invented? What were
the subjects of the first photographs? How do you depict the
world on a flat canvas? Filled with accessible, fascinating facts
as well as creative suggestions for independent art projects,
this unique introduction to art history shows young readers
how art is made as well as how to enjoy it.
Also available:
13 Künstler, die du kennen solltest [13 Artists Children Should Know]*, 2008
Sold to: Korea (Sigongsa)
13 Skulpturen, die du kennen solltest [13 Sculptures Children Should Know]*, 2009
13 Bilder, die du kennen solltest [13 Paintings Children Should Know]*, 2009
13 Bauwerke, die du kennen solltest [13 Buildings Children Should Know]*, 2009
Sold to: Korea (Sigongsa)
13 Burgen und Schlösser, die du kennen solltest [13 Castles and Palaces Children
Should Know]*, 2009
13 Künstlerinnen, die du kennen solltest [13 Women Artists Children Should
Know]*, 2009
13 Götter und Helden, die du kennen solltest [13 Gods and Heroes Children Should
Know], 2009
13 Moderne Künstler, die du kennen solltest [13 Modern Artists Children Should
Know], 2010
13 große Geheimnisse der Kunst [13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know], 2011
13 Fotos, die die Welt bewegten [13 Photos That Changed the World], 2011
*English edition available
Foreign rights contact: [email protected]