Paul Cézanne, a painter's journey, Robert Burleigh
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Paul Cézanne, a painter's journey, Robert Burleigh
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 30)
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Paul Cézanne
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
59879438
Responsibility statement
Robert Burleigh
resource.studyProgramName
Accelerated Reader, MG, 5.5, 1, 1, 105940
Sub title
a painter's journey
Summary
Introduces the life and work of the French painter, discussing the struggles of his early life, his friendships with other artists, and his lifelong commitment to developing his own unique style. 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
Target audience
juvenile
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