Snail Trail: In Search of a Modern Masterpiece

Author: Saxton, Jo

Edition: Illustrated

Features:

• Frances Lincoln Children s Books

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 32

Details: Product 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. Review  ‘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.’ 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.

EAN: 9781847804235

Release Date: 10-06-2014

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp. Paperback Used - Like New Ships fast! 2014PB Reissue

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Paperback