Description
A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. Follow his silver trail through a selection of famous modern paintings by an exciting range of modern artists including Pollock, Rothko, Mondrian, Dali, Picasso and Matisse in search of a piece of art that represents him.
Paintings reproduced in the book:
Pablo Picasso Maya in a Sailor Suit, 1938. MOMA
Barnett Newman Abraham, 1949. MOMA
Jackson Pollock Number 20, 1949. Private Collection/James Goodman Gallery, New York
Mark Rothko White Centre, 1950. Private Collection
Salvador Dali The Persistence of Memory, 1931. MOMA
Ben Nicholson 1940-42 (two forms). Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire.
Henri Matisse The Snail, 1953, Tate Modern
Henri Matisse Goldfish (Red Fish), 1911 Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
About the Author
Jo Saxton fell in love with great paintings when she first went to the National Gallery at the age of 12. Since then, she has become a professional art historian, gaining a Ph.D. in 17th-century Dutch painting and drawing, and is an expert on art and education for school-age children. Jo has worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Cambridge University, inner-city state schools and academies, and has also advised government.
Reviews
'accessible and appealing'
'A colourful and inspiring introduction to modern art for children.'
'A witty rhyming introduction to modern art for young children. . . The book is a delight, with something to offer all age groups from around three onwards.'
'accessible and appealing'
'A colourful and inspiring introduction to modern art for children.'
'A good book for discussing art with older nursery children.'
'Brightly illustrated . . . A wonderful, manageable read for any budding artists.'
'A witty rhyming introduction to modern art for young children. . . The book is a delight, with something to offer all age groups from around three onwards.'
Book Information
ISBN 9781847804235
Author Jo Saxton
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
