The Met Vincent van Gogh

He Saw the World in Vibrant Colours
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The Met Vincent van Gogh by Amy Guglielmo is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the life and art of Vincent van Gogh through engaging storytelling and captivating illustrations. The book explores van Gogh's unique style and his famous artworks, providing an inspiring look at the artist's journey and creativity. It offers an accessible way for children to discover art history while encouraging their own artistic expression.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you are eager to explore the life and art of Vincent van Gogh through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. It's ideal for young readers with an interest in art history, creativity, and learning about influential artists in an accessible way.

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The Met Vincent van Gogh

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See how iconic artists like Vincent van Gogh were influenced by their environments in this beautiful series produced in collaboration with The Met See the world through Vincent van Gogh's 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, 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 the pages of this book, What the Artist Saw- Vincent van Gogh, meet famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Step into his life and learn what led him to paint his eye-catching self portraits. See the landscapes that inspired his famous Wheat Fields. Have a go at painting your own sunflowers! 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 nature with Georgia O'Keeffe. 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 - the perfect gift for budding 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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The Met Vincent van Gogh is praised for introducing young readers to the celebrated artist Vincent van Gogh through vibrant illustrations and informative narrative. The book is appreciated for its ability to engage children with art history and its inclusion of interactive elements that make the topic accessible. Reviewers highlight its educational value, making it a useful tool for introducing art and creativity to a younger audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241479001

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Petra Braun

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Amy Guglielmo is a co-author of the popular Touch the Art series. Titles include- Brush Mona Lisa's Hair, Make Van Gogh's Bed and Pop Warhol's Top. She is an award-winning artist and illustrator, teacher, arts in education consultant, and the founder of Via Verde School of Art in New York City.

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