Happy Museum Collection!

Discover the life of Marie-Antoinette as you read, draw and play. A jewel of a book lets you discover the childhood of Marie-Antoinette, her life as the Dauphine and the entertainment of a Queen... Marie-Antoinette is a little princess who loves to dance and play like any other child. At thirteen she must leave her family, her friends and her country to marry the Dauphin, the future King of France. A new life begins in Versailles where the tiresome "Madame Etiquette" makes sure she follows all the rules. Marie-Antoinette is very stylish. She sets the fashion with extravagant headdresses and sumptuous gowns... As a Queen, she favours a more private life, surrounded by her children and close to nature. Share a cultural moment with your family while discovering the life of Marie-Antoinette thanks to this richly illustrated book!

Discover Klimt's life and work as you read, draw and play Discover Vienna in 1900 The Viennese Art and its artists Enter the secret garden Of the famous painter Gustav Klimt Waltz with his fascinating goddesses And their jewels made of golden arabesques Take a turn in boat On a peaceful lake In an enchanted orchard, Under an apple tree Dream of the softness of a kiss... The Kiss, Danaë, Judith and the Head of Holofernes: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Klimt's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book!

Discover Degas' life and masterpieces as you read, draw and play Go behind the scenes at the Opera Meet the famous French, The Little painter Edgar Degas Discover his passion for photography, dancers, horses... Everything is full of life in Paris! Make yourself at home at the horse race. Create your own beautiful hat Attend the dance lesson Watch the ballet Do you hear the orchestra playing at the Opera House? Oh! the Circus Fernando... Incredible! The Cannon Woman! The Bellelli Family, The Dance Class, A Cotton Office in New Orleans: share a fun moment with you family while discovering Degas' major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book!

Discover Van Gogh's life and work as you read, draw and play Discover the life of Vincent Van Gogh. Let's travel to the South of France! Immerse yourself in the land of colours. Knock, knock Anybody home? There's no one in the blue room! Vincent has gone out for a walk. Hurrah! His friend Paul Gauguin is coming to stay. Sunflowers all around he can't stop painting them! How the sun shines! Has the painter gone mad? Bedroom in Arles, Starry Night, Café Terrace at Night: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Van Gogh's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).

Discover Ruben's life and work as you read, draw and play We are at the time of Rubens... Antwerp was then a great port! Come into the house of the famous artists. Meet his family and pupils. Discover Rubens' great workshop. With whom does he paint? What do they paint? How are colours prepared? Why are the canvases so big? Now it's your turn to draw a Noah's ark! Solve the puzzle of the Three Wise Men. And come and visit a fabulous collection of art and artefacts... A fun book for reading, playing and creating art. In collaboration with Rubens House. The Fall of Phaeton, Descent from the Cross, Tiger Hunt: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Ruben's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).

Discover Turner's life and work as you read, draw and play The painter of light's travel journal At the end of the 18th century, London was thriving. Along the Thames factories belched smoke. Turner saw the first appearance of steam locomotives. Steamboats soon replaced sailing boats. The painter was fascinated by progress and the forces of nature: storms, fires and avalanches... Turner was an adventurer! He travelled Europe by stagecoach and discovered the works of the great masters. For over 60 years, risking his life, he sketched in his travel journal the many landscapes he crossed. Discover the life and work of the Painter of Light and the revolutionary times he lived in. Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth, The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last Berth to be broken up: share a fun moment with your family while discovering the Painter of Light's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).

Discover the history of Belgium as you read, draw and play Belgium has not always existed... How old is the country ? Hop back in time! What happened in 1830 ? It's revolution at the Opera House ! Belgium became independent and chose a king. Who will be the first King of the Belgians ? The continent's first railway opened ! What did Leopold, the Builder King, make ? With Stanley he discovered the unexplored lands of the Congo. In 1900 it was the Belle Epoque ! Belgium suffered in the First and Second World Wars. How did the Belgians react to these tragic times ? Visit the Atomium ! Look at the political evolution of Belgium. Discover the country's food, specialities and celebrities ! Share a fun moment with your family while discovering the history of Belgium thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Become an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, the books from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum or an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! You will find throughout the book some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and history of art notions. Thanks to these activities, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Catherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium's educative services and created teaching workshops at the Architecture foundation in Brussels. In 2000, she had launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by MAC's director, she created the international collection "Happy Museum", dedicated to a young audience. Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators. EXTRACT Until 1830, Belgium did not exist as it is today. The regions and cities that the country is composed of were then part of larger European powers. Belgium was often the battlefield of Europe. Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about:• The creation of Belgium• The Belgian royal family• The Belgian culture

Discover Cézanne's life and work as you read, draw and play Discover Provence and Paris with the father of Cubism. Take a journey with Paul Cezanne! Discover his region of Provence, its blue sky, its green pine-trees, it’s red and ochre earth. Draw the Mont Sainte-Victoire and take time for a game of cards. Cezanne wished to conquer Paris with an apple! Was he able to do so? Who was the "eccentric from Aix" ? Picasso and other painters would follow in the footsteps of the "father of Cubism". Discover Cezanne's secret! Banks of the Marne, The Card Players, The Bathers: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Cézanne's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! Thanks to this eBook, the whole family will learn more about: • Cubism • France in Cézanne's day and age • Cézanne's life • His masterpieces

Discover Van Eyck's life and work as you read, draw and play The Oil Painting Secrets of the Flemish Primitives Enter into the world of the famous artist Jan Van Eyck. Van Eyck is the Duke of Burgundy'scourt painter. Discover the Golden Age of Bruges ! How do people live in Flanders at the end of the Middle Ages ? How do you paint the softness of a pelt ? The brilliance of a precious stone? Discover the well kept secret of oil painting and learn all about the technique. The Arnolfini Portrait, Portrait of a Man in a Turban, Madonna of the Chancellor Rolin: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Van Eyck's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Catherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium's educational services and created teaching workshops at the Brussels Foundation for Architecture. In 2000, she launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by the director of MAC (Grand Hornu), she created the international collection "Happy Museum", dedicated to a young audience. Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators. Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about: • The day and age in which lived Van Eyck • The Flemish Primitives • Oil painting • Van Eyck's life • His masterpieces

Discover Renoir's life and work as you read, draw and play The joy of painting It's the bohemian lifestyle. The artist's life... Renoir and his friends lived in an artist's studio in Paris. They created with Claude Monet the first impressionist landscapes. Visit the Louvre with Renoir. Dance at the Moulin de la Galette. Lunch with the boatmen. Applaud at the opera. Travel in the land of the sun. And paint the sweetness of life together with Renoir... Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, Luncheon of the Boating Party, impressionism: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Renoir's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).

The Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo is coming up! Learn all there is to know about this famous battle with this must-have guide that both parents and children will love! Waterloo, June 19, 1815 … It has rained all night … What is Napoleon doing ? Who are the Allies ? Meet Wellington and Blücher ! What will happen at Hougoumont, Haie Sainte and Papelotte farms ? Imagine the cavalry charges, the blasts from the grand battery. The village of Plancenoit is on fire ! Where is Marshal Grouchy ? Who are forming "the last square" ? Will Wellington defeat his old enemy ? Relive in family Napoleon's last battle, hour by hour, with this interactive book to find out about history while having fun ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, the books from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! You will find throughout the pages some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to these activities, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Catherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium's educational services and created teaching workshops at the Brussels Foundation for Architecture. In 2000, she launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by the director of MAC (Grand Hornu), she created the international collection "Happy Museum", dedicated to a young audience. Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators. Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about: • The village of Waterloo • Napoléon, Wellington, Ney and Blücher • The phases of the battle • The Lion of Waterloo

Discover Bruegel's life and work as you read, draw and play Jump into your time machine and travel back to the 16the century! Enter the wonderful world of the famous Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder. It is the age of the Renaissance, of the first voyages around the world, of printing and the humanists. You'll discover towns and villages, crafts and inventions, games and toys, costumes and festivals of the 16th century. You can choose which hat to wear for dancing with the bride, dress up for the merry Carnival — and find Bruegel's secret recipe for making waffles! Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, Children's Games, The Hunters in the Snow: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Bruegel's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers). Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about: • The 16th century • Bruegel's life • His masterpieces

Discover Monet's life, art, home and garden as you read, draw and play Welcome to Monet's home at Giverny. Discover the big, lush flower garden. Stroll along the garden paths. Learn the flowers' name. Dress up in a Japanese kimono. Paint beach scenes with Monet. Go swimming in the River Seine on a hot summer day. Visit the first Impressionist art exhibit. Go for a ride in Monet's studio-boat. The Luncheon, Water Lilies, Haystacks: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Monet's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book! ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history! Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home. The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like "still life", "watercolors" and "impressionism", which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand. From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Catherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium's educational services and created teaching workshops at the Brussels Foundation for Architecture. In 2000, she launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by the director of MAC (Grand Hornu), she created the international collection "Happy Museum", dedicated to a young audience. Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators. Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about: • Normandy • Impressionnism • Monet's life • His masterpieces