Aurora Art
9–12 yearsThe Secret of Colours
The grey card looks warm beside blue and cool beside orange.
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One question travels through many periods: how does colour work, how do artists paint light, and how can flat pictures show depth? These books connect looking at art with exploring materials and ideas.
Each book’s age label shows whether it is intended for ages 9–12 or teens. Explore the topics and read a short editorial preview.
Books in this series
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17 books
9–12 years
9–12 yearsHow Artists Paint Light
A bright wedge of paper falls among the shapes.
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9–12 yearsWhy Pictures Tell Stories
Three figures stand side by side.
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9–12 yearsFaces and Feelings
The same face seems different beneath two headings.
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9–12 yearsAnimals in Art
The painted horse stands beside its rider for a reason.
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9–12 yearsMonsters, Dragons and Fantastic Creatures
The creature has wings, scales and three feet.
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9–12 yearsGods, Heroes and Myths
A winged figure carries a helmet and a lightning bolt.
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9–12 yearsClothes and Fashion in Art
The painted coat looks expensive.
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9–12 yearsCastles, Palaces and Cities
The thick walls promise protection.
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9–12 yearsHow Do You Paint Movement?
Six paper strips lie still.
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9–12 yearsOptical Illusions in Art
Two lines seem to have different lengths.
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9–12 yearsMuseum Detective: Find the Hidden Clues
The label names a famous artist.
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9–12 yearsWomen Who Made Art History
The timeline names twelve men and only one woman.
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9–12 yearsHow Artists Create Space and Perspective
One point seems to open a deep space on the paper.
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9–12 yearsArt, Collage and New Media
A printed word meets a paper edge and a patch of colour.
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13–17 yearsAI Image Detective: Origins, Sources and Uncertainty
The image looks convincing, but its name and date are missing.
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9–12 yearsHow Museums Explain Art
The same object receives two different labels.
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