The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint

Name: The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500653173
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By Ylva Hillström and Karin Eklund

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The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint by Ylva Hillström and Karin Eklund introduces young readers to the pioneering abstract artist Hilma af Klint. The book explores her groundbreaking art and the inspirations behind it, while highlighting her unique approach in a world where abstract art was not yet widely accepted. This engaging children's book aims to ignite curiosity and creativity by showcasing her visionary contributions to art history.
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If you are curious about art and artists, especially those who have broken new ground, this colourful children's book might captivate you with its exploration of one artist’s innovative journey. It provides an engaging look into how one person's unique vision can change the world of art, making it perfect for young readers interested in creativity and history.

The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint

The first children's picture book on Hilma af Klint and her pioneering work.

Tells the story of Hilma af Klint, who created the first-ever abstract paintings, showing people an invisible world

Description

The first children's picture book on Hilma af Klint and her pioneering work.

Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023.

This book is not only about Hilma af Klint's art, but also about the magic that surrounded her. Brimming with quality reproductions of the artist's work and with illustrations by Karin Eklund, it will appeal to all children wanting to learn more about the thrilling life and work of this groundbreaking artist.

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The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint is celebrated for its engaging introduction to an often overlooked artist, making her story accessible to a wide age range. Kirkus Reviews highlights its significance in shedding light on women artists, while the School Library Journal praises it as a captivating narrative that draws readers into Hilma af Klint's spiritual and artistic journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500653173

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karin Eklund Ylva Hillström

About the Author

Ylva Hillström is a curator at the Modern Art Museum in Stockholm. She was involved in the major Hilma af Klint exhibition in Stockholm in 2013. Karin Eklund has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. She wrote and illustrated the book Kids Yoga, which was long-listed for the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2018.