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The Boy Who Bit Picasso
Antony Penrose
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Description for The Boy Who Bit Picasso
Hardcover. An introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose, son of the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose and his childhood friendship with the great artist. It features some sixty-five illustrations, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, as well as archive photography by Lee Miller. Num Pages: 48 pages, 67 illustrations, 22 in colour. BIC Classification: YNA. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (JN) Preschool (0-5). Dimension: 237 x 181 x 13. Weight in Grams: 336.
This delighful children's book is a wonderful introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose - son of the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose - and his childhood friendship with the great artist. Some sixty-five enchanting illustrations accompany the text, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, plus evocative archive photography by Lee Miller. An inspiring look at the creative practices of an artist, this is an illustrated book to enthral and inspire young art fans of four and over.
This delighful children's book is a wonderful introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose - son of the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose - and his childhood friendship with the great artist. Some sixty-five enchanting illustrations accompany the text, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, plus evocative archive photography by Lee Miller. An inspiring look at the creative practices of an artist, this is an illustrated book to enthral and inspire young art fans of four and over.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500238738
SKU
V9780500238738
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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 ... Read more
Reviews for The Boy Who Bit Picasso
'Teachers who are involved with the creative side of the curriculum will appreciate it, that's for sure' - School Librarian 'A rare glimpse into the personality of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century ... fantastic' - British Museum Friends Magazine 'This charismatic little children's book serves as a super beginning point to introduce a youngster to ... Read more