Snail Trail: In Search of a Modern Masterpiece (Paperback)

Jo Saxton (author)

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Paperback 32 Pages
Published: 02/05/2013

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Synopsis

A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. Follow his silver trail through a selection of famous modern paintings by an exciting range of modern artists including Pollock, Rothko, Mondrian, Dali, Picasso and Matisse in search of a piece of art that represents him.

Paintings reproduced in the book:

Pablo Picasso Maya in a Sailor Suit, 1938. MOMA
Barnett Newman Abraham, 1949. MOMA
Jackson Pollock Number 20, 1949. Private Collection/James Goodman Gallery, New York
Mark Rothko White Centre, 1950. Private Collection
Salvador Dali The Persistence of Memory, 1931. MOMA
Ben Nicholson 1940-42 (two forms). Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire.
Henri Matisse The Snail, 1953, Tate Modern
Henri Matisse Goldfish (Red Fish), 1911 Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781847804235
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 91 g
Dimensions: 220 x 220 x 5 mm

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'A colourful and inspiring introduction to modern art for children.'

'A witty rhyming introduction to modern art for young children. . . The book is a delight, with something to offer all age groups from around three onwards.'

'accessible and appealing'

'A colourful and inspiring introduction to modern art for children.'

'A good book for discussing art with older nursery children.'

'Brightly illustrated . . . A wonderful, manageable read for any budding artists.'

'A witty rhyming introduction to modern art for young children. . . The book is a delight, with something to offer all age groups from around three onwards.'