Miró's Magic Animals

4.10 ( 31 Ratings by Goodreads)
Miró's Magic Animals

Miró's Magic Animals

4.10 (31 Ratings by Goodreads)
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Published: 21 March, 2016
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A short, entertaining text narrated by the young Tony introduces Miró, a quiet, kind and smartly dressed man, who ‘dreamed when he was awake’ and painted wonderfully strange worlds filled with magical animals. The book is beautifully illustrated with some of Miró’s finest works, as well as evocative archive photography by Lee Miller and specially commissioned artworks by children done in the style of Miró. Tony recalls a visit by Miró to his childhood home and a trip to London Zoo, during which Miró asked to see ‘large birds, snakes, and strange creatures of the night’. With its vibrant colours and artworks, this book will inspire and appeal to art fans of any age.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780500650660
ISBN10 0500650667
Number Of Pages 48
Item Weight 330 g
Publisher / Reseller Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format hardback
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Media Reviews

'With wonderful insights into the imaginative mind of one of the most celebrated Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century, Miró’s Magic Animals is a brilliant introduction to Surrealist art' - Junior Magazine
'Enchanting … Conveys the character of the artist and the magic to be found in his work' - Daily Telegraph
'Shares charming insights into Miro’s life and love of animals, together with stunning photographs by Lee Miller' - Guardian
'An engaging, vivid and playful story that appeals to small children and adult art lovers alike' - World Kids
'Beautifully designed … a must-have for little art lovers with vivid imaginations' - Smallish
'Filled with fantastical, dream-like pictures, this is a delightful book' - Kids in Museums
'A lovely way to get children talking about and exploring art' - Bambino Goodies
'This is a brilliant introduction to Miró, but also a great introduction to art - encouraging us to look closer at paintings and wonder what the artist was looking at, thinking, seeing or feeling' - It's All About Stories
'Surreal and superb illustrations and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century' - Read It Daddy
'It is sure to appeal to art lovers large and small ' - Sussex Life

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Author's Bio

Antony Penrose is a British photographer. The son of Sir Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, he is director of the Lee Miller Archive and Penrose Collection at his parents' former home, Farley Farm House.

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