The Met Louise Bourgeois

She Saw the World as a Textured Tapestry
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The Met Louise Bourgeois by Amy Guglielmo is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the iconic artist Louise Bourgeois. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book explores how Louise's childhood experiences and emotions inspired her creative sculptures. This educational journey captivates readers with insights into Bourgeois's artistic spirit and encourages an appreciation of art.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious young reader who is fascinated by art and artists. It creatively introduces children to the imaginative world of Louise Bourgeois, making her sculptures and stories accessible and inspiring for young minds. Filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it's perfect for nurturing a budding interest in art.

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The Met Louise Bourgeois

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See how iconic artists like Louise Bourgeois were influenced by their environments in this beautiful series produced in collaboration with The Met See the world through Louise Bourgeois' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw- Louise Bourgeois, meet the famous French-American painter, printmaker and sculptor. Step into her life and learn what led her to explore her fears and emotions through her art. Learn all about her family and what inspired her to create her large spider sculptures. Have a go at producing your own art inspired by your dreams! In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Series: What The Artist Saw

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241544105

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katy Knapp

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Amy Guglielmo is a prolific children's author, artist, art educator and art activist. She has written a number of books about art for children, including What the Artist Saw- Vincent Van Gogh (2021), published by DK.

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