Brush of the Gods
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- 3,99 €
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- 3,99 €
Beschreibung des Verlags
Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.
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Look (the Alvin Ho series) blends mystical realism and biography to create a magical portrait of one of ancient China's famous artists, Wu Daozi. As a boy during the T'ang Dynasty in the seventh century, Daozi is unable to conform in calligraphy class. Instead, "His straight lines splintered into trees. His hooks caught fish. His dots burst into eyes." Later known for his dynamic murals, Daozi paints subjects so realistically they seem to come alive ("Daozi's birds fluttered away. His horses galloped into the mountains"). The young artist's cherubic face with big, black eyes and plump, rosy cheeks will pull readers in at the first page; the brisk narrative and vibrant spreads will keep them reading. So's (Water Sings Blue) breezy ink-and-watercolor illustrations evoke Daozi's flowing style. In some scenes, her na ve paintings showcase detailed patterns and myriad colors, like the spread of a mural unveiling featuring vivid banners, buildings, musicians, and dancers. Other spreads of Daozi practicing his craft alone employ a more limited color palette. A fine biographical tribute to the enchanting power of art. Ages 4 8.
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