The paintings and sculptures of Ellsworth Kelly are the heroes of this visual exploration of opposites.
Up, Down & Other Opposites combines different combinations of paintings and sculptures by Ellsworth Kelly to teach young readers everything about the concept of opposites. The differences between pairs of artworks range from 'together / apart' to 'vertical / horizontal', from 'full / empty' to 'front / back' [of the canvas!], forming both an expected and unexpected visual vocabulary. Created in collaboration with the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, the book includes some of Kelly's most famous works, as well as some of his lesser-known pieces, creating variety and playful surprises.
Ellsworth Kelly was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who became known, after World War II, as one of the country's leading artists of abstract art. His work is internationally recognized, exhibited, awarded, auctioned, and celebrated.
Each title in this series of artistic reading paintings, which is a must-have, uses masterpieces by famous artists to teach one of the top concepts of early learning for toddlers. Each concept is playfully explored through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks, while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and a 'about the artist' text. The accompanying books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.
Age: 1-3 years
