Adventures in Art
1 primary work • 2 total works
Book 12
A man walks into the greenhouse in a botanical garden, sits down , and falls asleep. In his dreams, he wanders into a jungle where he undertakes incredible adventures. Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) wanted to be a famous artist even though he was working as a customs official, and sought refuge from everyday life by painting fascinating pictures. In his works, monkeys play among tropical flowers and mysterious figures lure the viewer into an exotic world.
An insight into one day in the life of Picasso, presented through his paintings and sculptures. The book describes his life and art, his wife Jacqueline, his children Claude, Francoise and Paloma, the dogs, cats, birds and the goat Esmeralda who lived with him. The day ends with a big costume party, where Picasso dresses up as a bull, one of his most famous motifs. The book is one of a series that aims to open up the world of art to children of all ages.