Henri Matisse - Drawing with Scissors (Smart About Art Series)

Henri Matisse - Drawing with Scissors (Smart About Art Series) by Keesia Johnson and Jane O-Connor, illustrated by Jessie Hartland

The Smart About Art series of biographies feature lively cartoon drawings as they introduce artists. Written in the voice of a young student and presented in the format of a school report, the books recount events in each artist's life and offer insight into his work, using charming childlike drawings and reproductions of the artist's paintings in scrapbook-style layouts to illustrate both the stories and the artistic explanations. The result is a successful blend of fact and humor that makes sophisticated concepts completely accessible and even entertaining. Artists' quotes and plenty of sassy asides add to the easy, substantive appeal. of these books, which are sure to spark children's curiosity for individual interest or for their own reports. Keesia and Henri Matisse have the same birthday — New Year’s Eve! That’s why she picks him for her artist report. She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite — his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” (cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, fauvist animals). As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. 

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Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 32
• Book Size: 7" x 9"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 5-8
• ISBN 10: 044842519X
• ISBN 13: 9780448425191
• Published 2002

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition.

This book is an excellent way to introduce children to art and the lives of famous artists. Since it is written from the perspective of a young child, it appeals to children. Children are inspired to try different techniques in their own artistic creations after reading this book.
Henri Matisse — Drawing with Scissors (Smart About Art Series) by Keesia Johnson and Jane O-Connor, illustrated by Jessie Hartland The Smart About Art series of biographies feature lively cartoon drawings as they introduce artists. Written in the voice of a young student and presented in the format of a school report, the books recount events in each artist's life and offer insight into his work, using charming childlike drawings and reproductions of the artist's paintings in scrapbook-style layouts to illustrate both the stories and the artistic explanations. The result is a successful blend of fact and humor that makes sophisticated concepts completely accessible and even entertaining. Artists' quotes and plenty of sassy asides add to the easy, substantive appeal. of these books, which are sure to spark children's curiosity for individual interest or for their own reports. Keesia and Henri Matisse have the same birthday — New Year’s Eve! That’s why she picks him for her artist report. She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite — his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” (cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, fauvist animals). As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 32
• Book Size: 7" x 9"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 5-8
• ISBN 10: 044842519X
• ISBN 13: 9780448425191

This book is an excellent way to introduce children to art and the lives of famous artists. Since it is written from the perspective of a young child, it appeals to children. Children are inspired to try different techniques in their own artistic creations after reading this book.