Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Duncan Tonatiuh SKU: 9780810997318
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Duncan Tonatiuh SKU: 9780810997318

This charming book introduces one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera, to young readers. It tells the story of Diego as a young, mischievous boy who demonstrated a clear passion for art and then went on to become one of the most famous painters in the world. Duncan Tonatiuh also prompts readers to think about what Diego would paint today. Just as Diego's murals depicted great historical events in Mexican culture or celebrated native peoples, if Diego were painting today, what would his artwork depict? How would his paintings reflect today's culture?Diego Rivera: His World and Ours is a wonderful introduction to this great artist.Praise for Diego Rivera" "By establishing a link between modern readers and Rivera and challenging them to "make our own murals," the author makes art both aspiration and action. Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kids will want to talk about the great painter, and young artists will find inspiration for their own creations." -Booklist

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This charming book introduces one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera, to young readers. It tells the story of Diego as a young, mischievous boy who demonstrated a clear passion for art and then went on to become one of the most famous painters in the world. Duncan Tonatiuh also prompts readers to think about what Diego would paint today. Just as Diego's murals depicted great historical events in Mexican culture or celebrated native peoples, if Diego were painting today, what would his artwork depict? How would his paintings reflect today's culture?Diego Rivera: His World and Ours is a wonderful introduction to this great artist.Praise for Diego Rivera" "By establishing a link between modern readers and Rivera and challenging them to "make our own murals," the author makes art both aspiration and action. Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kids will want to talk about the great painter, and young artists will find inspiration for their own creations." -Booklist

ISBN: 9780810997318
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Author(s): Duncan Tonatiuh
Publisher: Abrams
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 10.25(h) x 9.25(w) x 0.25(d)
Weight: 482 oz
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This charming book introduces one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera, to young readers. It tells the story of Diego as a young, mischievous boy who demonstrated a clear passion for art and then went on to become one of the most famous painters in the world. Duncan Tonatiuh also prompts readers to think about what Diego would paint today. Just as Diego's murals depicted great historical events in Mexican culture or celebrated native peoples, if Diego were painting today, what would his artwork depict? How would his paintings reflect today's culture?Diego Rivera: His World and Ours is a wonderful introduction to this great artist.Praise for Diego Rivera" "By establishing a link between modern readers and Rivera and challenging them to "make our own murals," the author makes art both aspiration and action. Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kids will want to talk about the great painter, and young artists will find inspiration for their own creations." -Booklist

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