- Overview
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The intriguing story of art hidden in twenty-six famous paintings by ten artists
- Book Intro
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(English)
This is a children’s book and a general art book that shows readers how artists view this world and how we should understand their paintings, while at the same time presenting a unique way to “see” art and “see” the world. The hidden stories behind the masterpieces and artworks of famous artists like Matisse, Picasso, Chagall and Rembrandt are the topic of conversation in the delightful encounter of Mrs. Flower and Blossom.
As readers follow the fresh and in-depth interpretations of Mrs. Flower in the story, they will come to understand the artist’s original way of looking at and expressing the world, and reflect on the various perspectives in approaching life. Before they know it, not only will they acquire a deeper understanding of art, but they will see familiar paintings in a fresh light. When you stand before a masterpiece again after reading this book, the once distant painting will seem like it is speaking to you, and you will feel much closer to it.
Preface
Chapter 1 Mrs. Flower, Who Lives in a Strange House
Chapter 2 Matisse’s Red Room: A World Seen in Color
Chapter 3: Mondrian’s Orange Room: A Visible or Invisible World
Chapter 4: Picasso’s Yellow Room: A World Seen Through the Eyes of a Child
Chapter 5: Rousseau’s Green Room: A World Between Reality and Fantasy
Chapter 6: Michelangelo’s Blue Room: A World from Various Perspectives
Chapter 7: Chagall’s Indigo Room: A World of Emotions
Chapter 8: Magritte’s Purple Room: A World Relative in Size
Chapter 9: Rembrandt’s Black Room: A World of Light and Darkness
List of Paintings in This Book
- About the Author
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Kim Jisun
(English) Kim Jisun is happiest when reading, writing and painting while listening to music. She studied philosophy in college and art in graduate school, and she has long worked as an editor of children’s books. She is a member of the creative group, Jageun Sae (small bird), and she wrote The Vivid China Report by Yeoreum’s Mom, a work of nonfiction for children. She translated the books How to Look at Pictures: A Short History of Painting; The Starry Starry Night; and Xiangnian (想念,Memories) into Korean.
Lee Haejeong
(English) Lee Haejeong studied visual design in college and now illustrates children's books. His books include Strolling 'Round the Neighborhood, Open the Door of Joseon, How to Become a Wonderful Person, How to Dress Well, The Secret Room of the Flower Lady, Gwangju Uprising for Youth, Jeju Uprising for Youth, Tales of Humanity from Lee Sang-hee, Haya's Wish, Air Is Everywhere, and more.
(Chinese) 大学时学习视觉设计,长期从事儿童书的图画绘制。创作和绘制的书有《家附近漫游观察记》,绘制的书有《打开朝鲜大门》、《少女和少年,如何长大成才》、《如何穿衣打扮》、《花大婶和秘密之房、《为青少年解读的光州5.18》、《为青少年解读的济州4.3》、《Lee Sanghui老师讲述的人类故事》、《难民转学生哈雅的愿望》、《空气,无处不在》。
- Recommendation
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Recommended by librarians at the National Library for Children and Young Adults, April 2022
Recommended by the Korea School Library Journal, 2022
Recommended by Haengbokhan Achim Dokseo (Happy Morning Reading), 2022
Recommended by the Korea School Librarians Association, 2022
Recommended by Chaekssiat (Book Seed), 2022