Tell Me a Picture
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Book Overview
What's in a painting, or an illustration? Renowned artist Quentin Blake wants to know, and to encourage young readers to explore the question, too. In Tell Me a Picture, he chooses 26 works for the stories they tell. Uccello's grand and gorgeous Saint George and the Dragon is here, as well as works by 20th-century talents like painter Edward Hopper and illustrator Roberto Innocenti. In Tell Me a Picture, Blake's own quirky characters introduce each image, pointing out details and asking questions, encouraging engagement. Also here are short introductions to each artist and work, along with suggestions for helping children think about art without being intimidated.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:0761327487
ISBN13:9780761327486
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Millbrook Press
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.98 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 10.2" x 10.0"
Age Range:8 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 3 and higher
Related Subjects
Art Arts, Music & Photography Cartooning Children's Children's Books History PaintingCustomer Reviews
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My favorite gift to give
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I'm in the period of life when friends are having children. I turn to books as a gift that is thoughtful and will always be the right size. Tell Me a Picture is always my first choice. The book challenges not only a child of any age, but parents and grandparents as well. It's like walking through a museum. Each picture allows you to consider it through whatever lens of experience you may have. I'm often told how surprised my friends are by what their children see in these pictures that we might overlook as adults. I've found this gift especially profound for friends who are artists, aficionados and admirers.
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