Artists, Authors - Biography, Artists, Architects & Craftsmen - Biography
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Synopsis
After graduating from the University of Michigan art school, Van Allsburg began his art career in sculpting but also became an illustrator for books. He soon realized that he'd rather be writing his own stories and illustrate them with his dreamlike artwork.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-Wheeler documents each artist's life, education, training, and career in brief, well-written texts enhanced by photos of the artist at work and at play. She also comments on the formal elements of art evident in each man's work. Van Allsburg, a sculptor early in his career, uses the element of composition, the arrangement of shapes, lines, and forms, to create his somewhat mysterious and unforgettable illustrations. Williams used line to define the illustration in all of his books from the "Little House" series to Stuart Little. McCloskey used tone, or the depth of color to make his illustrations such favorites of children. These introductions to three superlative illustrators will interest both young readers and budding artists.-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
September 1, 2004
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pages
24
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9781591977216