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The exhibition at the National Gallery which accompanied this book was ground breaking in allowing the viewer to explore pictures, unhindered by verbal instruction or preconceptions about the context in which they should be seen. The mixture of gallery paintings and book exhibitions displayed alphabetically would never normally be seen together and in the book, as in the gallery, we are simply led through the alphabet from Avercamp to Zwerger by the comments of chatty, curious children. (Books for Keeps )
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When Quentin Blake became Children's Laureate, one of his aims was to highlight the value and intelligence of children's books - and their illustrations. In Tell Me A Picture he shows the quality of paintings made for children and links them to the wider world of fine art through their infinite capacity to tell stories: a pleasure we all understand.
Here he chooses an alphabet of pictures with, as he explains, 'story in common'. Some are by illustrators, others are by artists whose pictures you usually see in art galleries. From them Quentin Blake shows how stories can be told around any picture. Throughout the book his characters complement the paintings, introducing each image, pointing out details and asking questions. By initially presenting only the pictures - without the distractions of any information beyond the artist's name - children are shown that they already have the skills to respond to the work of artists like Goya and Tintoretto.
Quentin Blake and the National Gallery also suggest ways to have fun with children on gallery visits, and end the book with delightful, brief accounts of the artists and pictures Blake has chosen for his 'gallery'.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Quentin Blake and the National Gallery have combined to inspire children to read art works in an innovative way,which encourages children to look at pictures and tell stories. As a primary school teacher and art co-ordinator, this book has provided exciting stimulus in literacy hour, extended writing and art. It excites the children and makes them look at pictures in a different way, using their own imaginations to create a rich tapestry of words and ideas; and as they become familiar with the different works they want to learn more about the artists. Truly inspirational!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a follower of Quentin Blake as a illustrator and author (I believe that Clown is a moving and funny story in images) I bought this book as a tool to teach my kids in a funny way how to appreciate fine art. The story is simple and even for someone whose mother language is not english, easy to follow. The art selected is also, at least for me not very well known, but an excellent selection, from different styles and periods. Very interesting as a teaching tool.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book to expose children to pictures they may have seen in picture books they own, and to paintings from the National Gallery. One picture for each letter from A to Z. Running dialogue of speculative questions to engage the child in the action and meaning of each picture/painting.
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Enormous fun and educational, too
This is a truly fabulous book. I was introduced to it by my French teacher (live in France, desperately trying to learn the language)and instantly recognised its value as an... Read more
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This book is brilliant it makes the reader really notice things they may have missed and good for sparking off questions. Read more
Published 15 months ago by REW
Tell Me a Picture by Quentin Blake
After seeing this in the National Gallery, I had to get one for my God Daughter - was well received!
A fantastic book for a child, an open door to valuable culture!
A fantastic book for a child, an open door to valuable culture!
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by J Nicholls
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This book combines the delightful illustrations of Quentin Blake with famous artists pictures. Blake is the "teacher" encouraging the kids to look at the images. Read more
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