Mona Lisa and the Others by Alice Harman


Mona Lisa and the Others
Title : Mona Lisa and the Others
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ISBN : 0500652740
ISBN-10 : 9780500652749
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 96
Publication : Published June 6, 2023

A witty introduction to the Louvre’s many masterpieces, told from the perspective of the subjects themselves―including resident superstar Mona Lisa. Millions of people visit the Louvre Museum in Paris every year to gaze and gawk at its all-star art collection. But there’s one star who gets a lot more attention than anyone else―and her very own waiting system, if you can believe it! Well, the Louvre’s many other masterpieces aren’t too happy about being overshadowed―and they’re here to tell everyone what makes them just as worthy of the Mona Lisa’s teeming crowds. With a focus on portraits and other person-centered artworks, Mona Lisa and the Others reveals the stories behind some of the Louvre’s most famous pieces. Napoleon Bonaparte takes readers behind the scenesat his own coronation; the Venus de Milo explains what happened to her missing arms; the Seated Scribe lets slip some gossip about the ancient Egyptian royal family. And of course, Mona Lisa reveals that there’s more to her portrait than her mysterious smile . . . Written in a light-hearted and contemporary style by Alice Harman and illustrated with the energetic artwork of Sir Quentin Blake, Mona Lisa and the Others is an entertaining introduction to the Louvre’s collection that will appeal to children, parents, and teachers from all walks of life. Illustrated in color throughout

Mona Lisa and the Others Reviews

  • Jasmine

    'Mona Lisa and the Others' is an innovative non-fiction book about the Louvre art gallery in Paris and is suitable for confident readers.

    The book takes a fun and light-hearted approach, and is narrated by the people in the pictures themselves! It gives some great background on each painting and lots of interesting facts about each one, and the painters too.

    It contains photos of some of the key paintings and artefacts in the Louvre and also some fantastic illustrations by Quentin Blake.

    An excellent book for older children interested in art, or a must-have if you are planning a trip to Le Louvre in Paris! It would make a great accompaniment to a school or home art project.

    [We received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review]

  • Jessica Harrison

    Mona Lisa and the Others is a fun and accessible look at art. Alice Harman’s light-hearted text has a slightly tongue-in-cheek tone to it that’s a pleasure to read. It’s informative and a bit snarky and moves quickly.

    Illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake build upon the original art, adding energy and brightness throughout.

    Excellent backmatter includes sections on the Louvre; ways to think about art; a timeline; glossary; list of artworks; and an index.

    Mona Lisa and the Others is delightful look at the Louvre and the art contained within. It’s a fantastic introduction that will appeal to readers young and old.