Seeing Things

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A Kid's Guide to Looking at Photographs

By Joel Meyerowitz

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Seeing Things by Joel Meyerowitz is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the world of photography and visual art. With vibrant pictures and interactive elements, it encourages children to observe and appreciate their surroundings through the lens of a camera. Meyerowitz invites kids to explore different perspectives and the beauty in everyday scenes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a playful introduction to photography for children, encouraging them to observe their surroundings with curiosity. With captivating visuals and imaginative insights, it invites young readers to see the world through a photographer's eyes and sparks an interest in capturing moments creatively.

Seeing Things

Suitable for children between the ages of nine and twelve, this is an introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments. It takes readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame, and more.

Aimed at children between the ages of nine and twelve, Seeing Things is a wonderful introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments. In this book, acclaimed and beloved photographer Joel Meyerowitz takes readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame, and record life's fleeting and beautiful moments.

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Aimed at children between the ages of nine and twelve, Seeing Things is a wonderful introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments.

In this book, acclaimed and beloved photographer Joel Meyerowitz takes readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame, and record life's fleeting and beautiful moments.

The book features the work of masters such as William Eggleston, Mary Ellen Mark, Helen Levitt, and Walker Evans, among many others. Each picture is accompanied by a short commentary, encouraging readers to look closely and use their imagination to understand key ideas in photography such as light, gesture, composition—and, ultimately, how there is wonder all around us when viewed through the lens.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book offers an engaging introduction to photography, encouraging young readers to appreciate and understand the art of capturing images by introducing them to iconic photographers. It serves as both an educational tool and an inspiring guide, blending art history with a playful, accessible approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781597113151

Publisher: Aperture

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Aperture

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and duotone throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 72

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Joel Meyerowitz

About the Author

Joel Meyerowitz is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions in museums and galleries around the world. He is a two-time Guggenheim Fellow, a recipient of both National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities awards, and a recipient of the Deutscher Fotobuchpreis, and has published over thirty books, including the Aperture titles Legacy (2009), Cape Light (2015), and Provincetown (2019). He lives in Italy.