"Gustav Klimt was a major influence on Viennese Art Nouveau. He developed a Modernist notion of the relation between image and reality. His ornamental works--such as 'The kiss' or 'Cottage garden with sunflowers'--have inscribed themselves into our collective visual memory. Until today, Klimt still enjoys international fame. Presentations of his paintings and drawings attract and delight audiences the world over."-- Back cover
This heavily illustrated book featuring the world's greatest painters is an excellent introduction for young readers to artists and their works.Whether it’s Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh’s mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse’s playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist’s entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Additional information about museums, suggestions for further reading, and online resources will satisfy the most curious minds.
This book in the 13 - Children Should Know series introduces young readers to a variety of important art techniques, explained through some of the world's most recognisable masterpieces.
In this intriguing book, young readers will be introduced to the unsolved mysteries behind some of the world's greatest art and artists.
Angela Wenzel ist Museumspädagogin in den Kunstsammlungen Nordrhein-Westfalen. Als Autorin hat sie nicht nur museumspädagogische Fachliteratur verfasst, sondern auch zahlreiche Kunstbücher für Kinder geschrieben
In this attractive and accessible book, thirteen engaging works by the world's greatest artists are beautifully presented in an excellent introduction to art for young people.
Young readers will delight in this journey through Provençe as they learn about colors, shapes, and composition from a master of modern art. Like children everywhere, Paul Cézanne painted what was familiar to his family, his surroundings, and the objects in and around his home. He delighted in the most basic elements of color, size, and shape. This captivating look at the artist’s life uses Cézanne’s numerous paintings of his studio to explore his methods and technique, and his portraits of his family and friends to reveal Cézanne’s personal history. It also points out details from his greatest masterpieces, encouraging young readers to investigate for themselves just as Cézanne explored the brilliance of the French countryside—its light and hues, textures and shadows—in a way no other artist ever has.
This engaging introduction to Dali's life and art highlights 11 masterpieces, encouraging readers to explore their imagination and discover the artist's playful and mysterious qualities.
"Why does Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) travel to Italy several times although he feels homesick before he even crosses the border? The Viennese painter is fascinated by the magnificent mosaics that he sees in the churches in Italy. And this is just the way he wants his paintings to glitter too. Angela Wenzel takes us to the golden world of Gustav Klimt and shows us how the famous Art Nouveau painter lived and worked."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Eine ver-rückte, total verdrehte Welt voller Geheimnisse und Rätsel - René Magritte läßt uns in seinen ungewöhnlichen Bildern ganz normale Dinge mit neuen Augen sehen: nichts ist bei ihm so, wie wir es kennen. Da schwebt ein Stein schwerelos in der Luft, eine Landschaft zerfällt in Scherben, die Möwe trägt ein Kleid aus Sommerwolken oder eine Lokomotive kommt aus dem Kamin gefahren.