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The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Salvador Dali (Adventures in Art)»rank: 521932by: Angela Wenzel, Salvador Dali
: :This lively and fun introduction to Dali’s life and art focuses on eleven masterpieces, inviting readers to explore their imagination as they discover the works of the great artist. The book presents the strange, humorous, and wildly inventive paintings of Salvador Dali. The author helps children unlock the mysteries of Dali’s artwork by explaining his use of detail, color and illusion. Each double-page spread in this delightful book explores a single work to illustrate the ideas and influences that shaped Dali’s work. The author introduces themes such as dream imagery, landscape painting, portraiture, and satire. Throughout the book, the artist’s sense of playfulness and mystery shine through, revealing to children the wondrous ... |
Rene Magritte: Now You See It-Now You Don't (Adventures in Art (Prestel))»rank: 577037by: Angela Wenzel
: :In his mysterious paintings, Rene Magritte shows us how to see normal things in a different way. Heavy stones become light and float in the sky like clouds, a country scene shatters into lots of different pieces and a steam train chugs out of a fireplace. Review:The books in Prestel's Adventures in Art series do a wonderful job of balancing respect for art with an understanding of what holds a young child's interest. Now You See It--Now You Don't is filled with excellent reproductions of the paintings of René Magritte, carefully printed in color, with a lot of white space around each one. Designed with confidence in a child's ability to ... |
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Paul Cezanne: How He Amazed The World (Adventures in Art)»rank: 848053by: Angela Wenzel
: :Like artist's everywhere, Paul Cezanne painted what was familiar to him: his family, his surroundings, the objects in and around his home. He delighted in the most basic elements of colour, size, and shape. This captivating look at the artist's life uses Cezanne's numerous paintings of his studio to explore his methods and technique, and his portraits of his family and friends to reveal Cezanne's personal history. It also points out details from his greatest masterpieces, encouraging young readers to investigate for themselves just as Cezanne explored the brilliance of the French countryside - its light and hues, textures and shadows - in a way no other artist ever has. |
Silver, Gold, and Precious Stones: Adventures in Art (Adventures in Art)»rank: 821959by: Gustav Klimt, Angela Wenzel
: :Characterized by spirals of color, small and large triangles, golden dots and floral shapes, the work of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) is bursting with rich and fascinating ornamentation, and a feeling of opulence and passion. 'The Kiss', one of his most famous paintings, magically draws in viewers of all ages. Turn-of-the-century society is brought alive through the eyes of one of the most celebrated painters of the time. Travel with Klimt through Italy as he discovers the richly gilded Baroque interiors that inspire his paintings. See how he painted his unusual portraits, meet his models, and be swept along by his glorious colors. |
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Do You See What I See?: The Art of Illusion (Adventures in Art)»rank: 903874by: Angela Wenzel
: :Do You See What I See? The Art of Illusion By Angela Wenzel Seeing is believing on this journey into the world of optical illusion. This delightful new book invites children to solve mysteries, puzzles, and visual mazes, and reveals how artists from the Renaissance to the present day bewilder and enchant us. |
Dance Like a Butterfly: Adventures in Art»rank: 971185by: Angela Wenzel
: :Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917) first became interested in ballet in the 1860s and spent years studying the movements of ballerinas. Some of his most famous paintings and sketches are reproduced here for children and aspiring dancers. Angela Wenzel is also the author of 'Gustav Klimt: Silver, Gold and Precious Stones' and 'Rene Magritte: Now You See It - Now You Don't'. |
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13 Artists Children Should Know»rank: 971185by: Angela Wenzel
: :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 ... |
13 Künstler, die du kennen solltest»rank: 971185by: Angela Wenzel
: :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 ... |
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Changing Notions of Money and Language in German Literature from 1509 to 1956 (Studies in German Language and Literature, V. 32)»rank: 971185by: Regina Angela Wenzel
: :This study examines the multiple relations between money and language, such as: abstraction; arbitrary assignment of meaning; ready negotiability and exchangeability; and the way these issues are reflected by, and upon, in some key works of German literature. The book demonstrates how changing notions are explored, affecting not only plots and characters, but also impinging on the very language of the texts themselves. The literary investigation covers: 'Fortunatus', 'Till Eulenspiegel', 'Nathan der Weise', 'Kabale und Liebe', 'Peter Schlemihl', 'Faust II', 'Soll und Haben', 'Der grune Heinrich', 'Buddenbrooks', 'Von morgens bis mitternachts' and 'Der Besuch der Alten Dame' in the light of contemporary world view and man's role within it, socio-economic developments, monetary ... |
Dance Like a Butterfly»rank: 971185by: Angela Wenzel
: :This study examines the multiple relations between money and language, such as: abstraction; arbitrary assignment of meaning; ready negotiability and exchangeability; and the way these issues are reflected by, and upon, in some key works of German literature. The book demonstrates how changing notions are explored, affecting not only plots and characters, but also impinging on the very language of the texts themselves. The literary investigation covers: 'Fortunatus', 'Till Eulenspiegel', 'Nathan der Weise', 'Kabale und Liebe', 'Peter Schlemihl', 'Faust II', 'Soll und Haben', 'Der grune Heinrich', 'Buddenbrooks', 'Von morgens bis mitternachts' and 'Der Besuch der Alten Dame' in the light of contemporary world view and man's role within it, socio-economic developments, monetary ... |