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The activities in this book will captivate children of all ages and take them on a journey through a magical world of creativity and self fulfillment. --Creative Steps - Sept/Oct 2010
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'Painting is to dream', said Hundertwasser. 'When the dream is over, I don't remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream'. This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist and architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in. Dozens of activities in this book will captivate children of all ages and take them on a journey through a magical world of creativity and self-fulfillment. The projects here help young readers discover nature's gifts, encourage exploration of what lies outside one's doorstep and emphasise the importance of ecological harmony as vital to living a happier life. Children and their parents will return again and again to this colourful and entertaining tribute to an artist whose legacy offers hope and inspiration for all of us.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
My son really likes this book, and I think it's a lovely introduction to Hundertwasser's art and philosophy. He is a somewhat "eccentric" artist and the text and overall composition of the book reflects that. Contrary to the other reviewer, neither my son nor myself thought that the book was badly translated; it is a little "odd" in places but I just felt that reflected its subject matter rather than the quality of the translation!
The book contains many suggestions for imaginative activities; not just "artistic" ones, but also things that stretch their imagination and understanding in a more general way.
I think this book is a wonderful introduction to art for children; it is much more engaging than many books about art aimed at kids. This is partly because of the way the book itself is written, but must be due in a large part to the vibrant and exciting style of Hundertwasser's art, which this book presents very well. I think there is something about his creations that particularly appeals to children, more so than many artists at any rate!
I think that this book could suit quite a wide range of ages; very young kids would probably enjoy looking at the pictures, and older kids wouldn't feel that it was "talking down to them". I gave my son this book when he was seven, he is now nearly nine. Teenagers might be a bit too old for it, but it would probably still appeal to younger teenagers with a good imagination and an enthusiasm for creativity.
The book contains many suggestions for imaginative activities; not just "artistic" ones, but also things that stretch their imagination and understanding in a more general way.
I think this book is a wonderful introduction to art for children; it is much more engaging than many books about art aimed at kids. This is partly because of the way the book itself is written, but must be due in a large part to the vibrant and exciting style of Hundertwasser's art, which this book presents very well. I think there is something about his creations that particularly appeals to children, more so than many artists at any rate!
I think that this book could suit quite a wide range of ages; very young kids would probably enjoy looking at the pictures, and older kids wouldn't feel that it was "talking down to them". I gave my son this book when he was seven, he is now nearly nine. Teenagers might be a bit too old for it, but it would probably still appeal to younger teenagers with a good imagination and an enthusiasm for creativity.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This colourful and well produced book gives an excellent account of the 'painter-king' Hundertwasser's life and philosophy in a way that of accessible to children from about age eight. It would be especially useful for teachers wishing to introduce Hundertwasser's work in school. He was an artist, architect and environmentalist and all three elements are explained and well illustrated in this book which is a delight to handle and joy to own.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I love Hundertwasser's art, and I was hoping this would be a good book for my daughter. However, the translation is odd, and the sentences are sometimes hard for an adult to make sense of. I enjoyed reading it, and it has some lovely illustrations, but I would say it's not great for kids, unless they understand strange syntax and are used to hearing poorly translated English!
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