LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Covering a diversity of art forms — music, writing, painting, acting, comedy, dance and poetry — Joe Haddow’s Art is Everywhere is sure to unleash a life-enhancing creative spirit in 9+ year-olds. A great gift for arty kids in your life, this also comes recommended for school libraries, with the author’s lucid style brimming with infectious enthusiasm that might just spark a passion for artistic endeavours in even the most reluctant of creatives.
The book begins with answering that big “What is art?” question, pointing out that it’s “so much more than just drawings and paintings.” I especially loved Haddow’s tackling of art snobbery, subjectivity, and his overarching inclusive message — Like what you like! Create what you want!
The bulk of the book is divided into chapters covering specific forms of art, within which the author shares personal experiences and inspirational stories of figures associated with the art form. Add to that “Art in Action” sections that offer inspiring practical tips, and Art is Everywhere amounts to an invaluable compendium for young creatives.
Joanne Owen
Find This Book In
Suitable For: |
|
Other Genres: |
|
About
Art is Everywhere Synopsis
What do you think art is? Is it pictures on the walls of a gallery? And what about an artist? Someone holding a paintbrush, standing in front of an easel? Yes, to both, but art and artists are so much more than that and in his new book, Joe Haddow explores this and much more!
Art is everywhere around us, we just need to know how to look for it… Joe is on a mission to show everyone how art can be found in so many different places, and created by so many different people. So, whether you sing, draw, write, dance, paint, act, play an instrument or tell jokes, or if you are just want to discover what kind of artist you can be – this book is for you!
Art is Everywhere is an inspiring, friendly guide to art and why it matters. From Matthew Bourne and Dr Who’s Ncuti Gatwa to Joseph Coelho and Tim Minchin, meet the incredible people making art of all kinds and follow the tips to make your own!
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9781915235565 |
Publication date: |
6th July 2023 |
Author: |
Joe Haddow |
Illustrator: |
Ellie Hawes |
Publisher: |
UCLan Publishing |
Format: |
Paperback |
Pagination: |
210 pages |
Suitable For: |
|
Other Genres: |
|
Press Reviews
Joe Haddow Press Reviews
'Fun and funny and full of great ideas.'- Charlie Higson
'A life affirming and inspiring book that I wish I’d stumbled across in my formative years.'- Russell Tovey
'…a brilliant springboard for young minds. I loved it.' - Sally Gardner
'A fabulous book encouraging creativity.'- Liz Pichon
Author
About Joe Haddow
Joe Haddow is a drummer, radio producer, podcast presenter, art collector and a passionate music fan. He began rifling through his Dad's record collection aged 7, and started learning the drums at the age of 9. Joe runs the BBC Radio 2 Book Club, hosts his own podcast - Book Off - and has written several articles about different genres of music. He is a passionate advocate of the arts, and one of his most recent projects is working with Soho House on their How To Be An Artist podcast series.
More About Joe Haddow