Dancing Through Fields of Color

Name: Dancing Through Fields of Color
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419734106
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The Story of Helen Frankenthaler

By Elizabeth Brown

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Dancing Through Fields of Color is a children's book that tells the inspiring story of artist Helen Frankenthaler. Young Helen finds solace and joy in art, using vibrant colours to express her emotions and creativity. The book beautifully captures Helen's journey in transforming the art world with her unique and pioneering style.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this children's book if you love stories that celebrate creativity, art, and self-expression. This vibrant tale follows an inspiring character who defies convention and embraces their unique vision, showcasing the power of following one's passion and dreams. It's perfect for young readers interested in the beauty of colours and the joy of artistic adventure.

They said only men could paint powerful pictures, but Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) splashed her way through the modern art world. This picture-book biography discusses Frankenthaler's early life, how she used colors to express emotion, and how she overcame the male-dominated art world of the 1950s. Full color.

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They said only men could paint powerful pictures, but Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) splashed her way through the modern art world. Channeling deep emotion, Helen poured paint onto her canvas and danced with the colours to make art unlike anything anyone had ever seen.

She used unique tools like mops and squeegees to push the paint around, to dazzling effects. Frankenthaler became an originator of the influential "Color Field" style of abstract expressionist painting with her "soak stain" technique, and her artwork continues to electrify new generations of artists today.

Dancing Through Fields of Color discusses Frankenthaler's early life, how she used colours to express emotion, and how she overcame the male-dominated art world of the 1950s.

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?

Dancing Through Fields of Color has received positive reviews for its vibrant portrayal of Helen Frankenthaler's life and artistry. The book's descriptive narrative is enhanced by Sicuro's bold and expressive illustrations, combining watercolor, ink, and charcoal pencil. Critics praise how both text and illustrations immerse readers in the abstract artist's world, making it an outstanding example of a picture book biography.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419734106

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: full-colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Aimée Sicuro

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Elizabeth Brown holds an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College and teaches writing and humanities at Saint Augustine College. Dancing Through Fields of Color is her debut picture book.

Aimee Sicuro is an illustrator, picture-book maker, and surface-pattern designer. She graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design with a BFA in illustration. She lives in Brooklyn.

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