Art History

Get to know Hilma af Klint - the first abstract artist - and discover a whole new universe brimming with ideas in Meet the Artist: Hilma af Klint. This children's art activity book is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for young readers.

Experiment where science and art meet with spirographs, delve into dream land with a DIY dreamachine, marvel at the beauty of nature in botanical flower pressings and get creative with bubble paintings - there's plenty to engage and inspire creative kids, whilst introducing them to a key figure in abstract art.

The Meet the Artist series of activity books introduces children to internationally renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Every book includes a brief introduction to the artist's life followed by a series of drawing-based activities that explore prominent themes and ideas in their work. Featuring beautiful reproductions of key artworks, and illustrated by a contemporary illustrator, every book in the Meet the Artist series encourages children to use art as an avenue for exploring ideas and expressing their own experiences through art-making.