As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art they see in their lives--from the movie house to the stadiums to museums and even the subway-- started. Dad's impromptu history lesson goes back to the first Cavemen drawings to the pyramids of Giza, and by the end of the book includes Greco-Roman feats of ingenuity and the frescoes of the Renaissance. Recounted as a narrative about why different civilizations created different kinds of art, centuries of art history are explored entertainingly for young readers. Iconic works, such as Donatello's David and The Book of Kells, are included as well as architectural feats like the Colosseum. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.


當兩個孩子帶爺爺遊覽巴黎時，爺爺開始與他們進行有趣的對話--關於他們在生活中看到的所有藝術--從電影院到體育場再到博物館，甚至地鐵--都是從哪裡開始的。爸爸的即興歷史課可以追溯到第一批關於吉薩金字塔的穴居人繪畫，在書的最後，包括希臘羅馬的獨創性壯舉和文藝復興時期的壁畫。描寫不同文明創造不同類型藝術的記敘文，幾個世紀來的藝術史為年輕讀者提供了有趣的探索。包括唐納泰羅的大衛雕像和凱爾經等標誌性作品以及羅馬競技場等建築壯舉。由一位博物館和歷史地標的導遊所撰寫，文本旨在娛樂（有許多有趣的旁白和笑話）。這些插圖精準地描繪了書中描述的藝術和藝術家，並添加了風味和幽默感，讓讀者不斷翻頁。背面包括特色藝術品的複製品和每件作品的訊息，以及術語表。

（文字整理/楊靜愉）