Georgia O'Keeffe: The Artist in the Desert Contributor(s): Benke, Britta (Author) |
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ISBN: 3791372505 ISBN-13: 9783791372501 Publisher: Prestel Junior OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.3" W x 11" (0.75 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now available in a new paperback edition, this book for young readers offers an illustrated introduction to the life and art of Georgia O'Keeffe. Georgia O'Keeffe's bold and colorful depictions of flowers, New York skylines, and desert landscapes are easily recognizable to most adults and endlessly intriguing to young readers. This introduction to the life and work of the world renowned painter is filled with details of her unique life: her choice to live alone in the desert, her fascination with the treasures she found there, and her dedication to her work. O'Keeffe's signature paintings are intertwined with photographs of the artist at work creating a seamless narrative that links the painter's captivating personal history to her iconic art. |