Snail Trail: In Search of a Modern Masterpiece by Jo Saxton (English) Paperback

Description: Snail Trail by Jo Saxton A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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. MOMABarnett Newman Abraham, 1949. MOMAJackson Pollock Number 20, 1949. Private Collection/James Goodman Gallery, New YorkMark Rothko White Centre, 1950. Private CollectionSalvador Dali The Persistence of Memory, 1931. MOMABen Nicholson 1940-42 (two forms). Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire.Henri Matisse The Snail, 1953, Tate ModernHenri Matisse Goldfish (Red Fish), 1911 Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow Notes Children will love following a colourful snails silver trail through a selection of famous paintings by an exciting range of artists including Pollock, Matisse and Picasso. Ages: 3+ Author Biography 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. 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. Long 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 Quote 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. Excerpt from Book [spread 1] Theres a special picture Id like you to see. A famous artist based it on me! Turn the pages of my book and I will teach you how to look. [spread 2] This pictures tall, but its too black. My portrait doesnt look like that. [spread 3] Here are drips as well as drops. My picture, though, is built of blocks. Details ISBN1847804233 Author Jo Saxton Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1847804233 ISBN-13 9781847804235 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-05-02 Media Book Pages 32 Subtitle In Search of a Modern Masterpiece Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 759.06 Edition PB Reissue Short Title SNAIL TRAIL Illustrations chiefly illustrations (colour) Audience Age 3-6 UK Release Date 2013-05-02 AU Release Date 2013-05-02 NZ Release Date 2013-05-02 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51729145;

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