Lush, beautiful reproductions introduce Rousseau’s art work to a young audience, but the text, combining fact and fiction, may confuse those expecting a biography. The first half of this book follows Rousseau’s life; the second half links his jungle paintings together in a narrative as if they were all inspired by one dream. Although it may be true in an abstract sense, it may not be fair to explain away Rousseau’s art with the clichÇ of a dream. Plazy’s A Weekend with Rousseau (1992) offers a more stable forage into the jungles. (Nonfiction. 8-11)
Pub Date: Jan. 1, 1999
ISBN: 3-7913-1987-6
Page Count: 30
Publisher: N/A
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 15, 1998
BOOK REVIEW
Playfully arranged multicolored text complements the artwork in this short but enticing introduction to Chagall’s work. Full- color reproductions highlight his best-known work from the start to the finish of his career. Each of the 13 illustrations is accompanied by an engaging biographical anecdote from a key event in Chagall’s life that will spark interest in him as an individual as well as an artist. The book’s creative design makes this highly appropriate for use in art-appreciation lessons at the elementary level. (Biography. 8-11)
Pub Date: Jan. 1, 1999
ISBN: 3-7913-1986-8
Page Count: 30
Publisher: N/A
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 1998
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