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Mini Architects
20 projects inspired by the great architects
Series: Mini Artists
Brief Description
Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world. Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects, Mini Architects takes inspiration from some of the most famous architectural wonders of...
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Description
Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world.
Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects, Mini Architects takes inspiration from some of the most famous architectural wonders of the past and present, including the ancient Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge and Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse.
Mini architects can choose from a variety of easy-to-make projects using simple materials and featuring a range of interesting techniques, ideal for teaching new motor skills. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions are easy to follow for both children and adults, and each project requires minimal set up and clean up, to ensure the maximum amount of time is spent creating together.
Each project is accompanied by photographic reproductions of the famous buildings that inspired them, along with fun facts and questions about the structures and their architects, designed to familiarise young children with the creative world of architecture and encourage discussion.
Series: Mini Artists
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Mini Architects
Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world. Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects, Mini Architects takes inspiration from some of the most famous architectural wonders of the past and present, including the ancient Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge and Le Corbusier's...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500660249
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: Illustrations throughout; 96 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Joséphine Seblon studied art history at the École du Louvre and now works in publishing in London. She co-curated VIEW, a festival of art history at the Institut Français in London. Through her Instagram @weareminiartists, she shares the creative fun she has with her two young children, learning about and making art. Robert Sae-Heng is an artist with a BA in Illustration from the University for the Creative Arts, London. He is the illustrator of Linda Sue Park's The One Thing You'd Save.
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Discover the world of photography through twenty fun and easy projects using either a smartphone or a camera. Photography is one of the easiest ways to get creative with kids. Mini Photographers features twenty art projects that can be completed either with a smartphone camera or a camera. Each project is inspired by an iconic photo that is reproduced in...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Oct 2026Pre-order
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