As two kids and their grandfather take a walk and look at the art all around them, Grandpa explains how art is around us all the time. As he speaks, iconic works, such as Donatello's David, Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, and the Book of Kells, are explored, and the building of architectural feats like the Colosseum and Egyptian temples is recounted. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back of the book, along with a glossary of terms. Take a trip through history to see exactly why Western art was created and the fascinating ways it was made--and learn about the great artists who dared to break the mold--Adapted from book jacket flap.