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Miró's Magic Animals
Antony Penrose
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Description for Miró's Magic Animals
Hardcover. Introduces Miro, a quiet, kind and smartly dressed man, who 'dreamed when he was awake' and painted wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. This book is illustrated with some of Miro's finest works, as well as evocative archive photography by Lee Miller and specially commissioned artworks by children done in the style of Miro. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: YNA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. .
A short, entertaining text narrated by the young Tony introduces Miro, a quiet, kind and smartly dressed man, who `dreamed when he was awake' and painted wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. The book is beautifully illustrated with some of Miro's finest works, as well as evocative archive photography by Lee Miller and specially commissioned artworks by children done in the style of Miro. Tony recalls a visit by Miro to his childhood home and a trip to London Zoo, during which Miro asked to see `large birds, snakes, and strange creatures of the night'. With its vibrant colours and artworks, this book will inspire and appeal to art fans of any age.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
337g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500650660
SKU
V9780500650660
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Antony Penrose
Antony Penrose is a British photographer. The son of Sir Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, he is director of the Lee Miller Archive and Penrose Collection at his parents' former home, Farley Farm House. He has published a number of books including two collections of his mother's photography, Lee Miller's War and The Lives of Lee Miller, and some children's books.
Reviews for Miró's Magic Animals
'It is sure to appeal to art lovers large and small ' - Sussex Life 'Surreal and superb illustrations and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century' - Read It Daddy 'This is a brilliant introduction to Miro, but also a great introduction to art - encouraging us to look closer at paintings and wonder what the artist was looking at, thinking, seeing or feeling' - It's All About Stories 'A lovely way to get children talking about and exploring art' - Bambino Goodies 'Filled with fantastical, dream-like pictures, this is a delightful book' - Kids in Museums 'Beautifully designed ... a must-have for little art lovers with vivid imaginations' - Smallish 'An engaging, vivid and playful story that appeals to small children and adult art lovers alike' - World Kids 'Shares charming insights into Miro's life and love of animals, together with stunning photographs by Lee Miller' - Guardian 'Enchanting ... Conveys the character of the artist and the magic to be found in his work' - Daily Telegraph 'With wonderful insights into the imaginative mind of one of the most celebrated Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century, Miro's Magic Animals is a brilliant introduction to Surrealist art' - Junior Magazine