Paul Cezanne: A Painter's Journey - Hardcover

Burleigh, Robert

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9780810957848: Paul Cezanne: A Painter's Journey

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ISBN 10: 0810957841 ISBN 13: 9780810957848

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2006

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Published in association with the National Gallery of ArtIn the tradition of DEGAS AND THE DANCE and SEURAT AND LA GRANDE JATTE, a new artist biography about Paul Cezanne.Filled with Cezanne’s paintings, period photographs, and the works of his contemporaries, this picture book biography illuminates the life and art of Cezanne for youngsters everywhere. A great and difficult artist, Cezanne’s life and work are easily laid out for children in this important addition to the Abrams collection of picture book biographies. Burleigh tells how Cezanne overcame his father's rejection, critics’ scorn, and public indifference to create his art and follow his own inner voice. Children will find inspiration in his story to follow their own dreams and to believe in themselves―as well as learning about Cezanne’s major contributions to the history of art.

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Synopsis:

Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) was called "the father of us all" by Picasso, although Cezanne worked outside of the mainstream for most of his life. For a period, he painted alongside the Impressionists, and was mentored by Camille Pissarro. His father never accepted Cezanne's desire to be a painter, and this rejection possibly played a role in his artistic development. This book tells how Cezanne overcame his father's rejection, critics' scorn, and public rejection to create his art and follow his own inner voice. Children will find inspiration in his story, to follow their own dreams and to believe in themselves.

About the Author:

Burleigh has written a number of award-winning books for children, including several artist biographie: SEURAT AND LA GRANDE JATTE and AUDUBO He is a painter himself, and lives in Chicago.

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