The Usborne Story of Painting

A single-issue comic from 1980, The Usborne Story of Painting is an educational graphic novel from Usborne Publishing that introduces young readers to the history of Western art. It combines comic-style storytelling with accessible explanations of major movements and artists, offering a lively primer on painting from cave drawings to modern times. This book stands out as a charming, early example of using the comic medium to make art history engaging for children.