In this attractive and accessible book thirteen engaging works by the world s greatest artists are beautifully presented in an excellent introduction to art for young people People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa s beguiling smile Van Gogh s hypnotic night sky and Frida Kahlo s depiction of herself with a monkey These paints and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details The readable text offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the painting s technical and historical aspects Games quizzes and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks while a timeline throughout the book allows for easy historical orientation Readers will return again and again to these works which provide continued opportunities for contemplation and discovery - from Amzon