Knights of Art by Amy Steedman

Name: Knights of Art
Author: Amy Steedman

"Knights of Art" is a novel that tells the story of a group of young people who are brought together to create a new kind of art. The protagonist, a talented but struggling artist named Emily, is recruited by a mysterious organization known as the "Knights of Art" to join their ranks and help them achieve their mission. Along with a diverse group of other artists, Emily must use her skills and creativity to create works of art that will inspire and transform the world. As they work together, the Knights of Art face challenges and obstacles, but ultimately they discover the power of art to bring people together and make a difference in the world.

By Amy Steedman · First published 1920 · Genre: History, Biography, Art · 18 chapters · 60,263 words

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It was more than six hundred years ago that a little peasant baby was born in the small village of Vespignano, not far from the beautiful city of Florence, in Italy. The baby's father, an honest, hard-working countryman, was called Bondone, and the name he gave to his little son was Giotto.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Amy Steedman
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: History, Biography, Art
Length: 60,263 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 857 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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History — The book covers the stories of several historical artists, making it primarily a historical narrative.
Biography — The narrative style of the book mimics biographical storytelling, as it shares the life stories of various artists.
Art — Given the fact that the subjects of the book are artists, the book also falls into the category of art.