The Mermaid and the Parakeet : A Children's Book Inspired by Henri Matisse Hardback
by Veronique Massenot
Illustrated by Vanessa Hie
Part of the Children's Books Inspired by Famous Artworks series
Hardback
Description
Henri Matisse s massive and joyous cutout work, The Parakeet and the Mermaid, is the basis for this delightful children s book about the unlikely friendship between a mermaid and a parakeet.
Henri Matisse once said, What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter.
It s no wonder his works are loved by children everywhere.
In this charming book, Vanessa Hie and Veronique Massenot create a world based on Matisse s vision, in which a mermaid is thrust out of the sea by a massive storm.
Stranded in a tree, not knowing how she can return to her home without legs, she meets a parakeet who is so moved by her plight he finds a way to help her.
Vanessa Hie s gorgeous, deeply hued illustrations incorporate the shapes and colors found in Matisse s original masterpiece, which is reproduced at the end of the book.
Massenot s simple but profound story of bravery and friendship is a delight to read.
Together, the words and pictures tell a timeless story, while introducing young people to Matisse s artistry.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:32 pages
- Publisher:Prestel
- Publication Date:01/08/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9783791372655
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:32 pages
- Publisher:Prestel
- Publication Date:01/08/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9783791372655
