The Children’s Book of Celebrated Pictures by Lorinda Munson Bryant introduces young readers to many of the world’s most famous paintings. Bryant, the author of several popular art primers, presents the pictures one by one, telling the story behind each and pointing out what makes it beautiful or memorable in language a child can follow.
Illustrated with reproductions of the works discussed, the book aims to cultivate an early love of art and a habit of looking closely. It is a gentle and well-organized example of the art appreciation written for children in the early twentieth century. This free EPUB download is cleanly formatted for any e-reader.