A Young Painter: The Life and Paintings of Wang Yani-- China's Extraordinary Young Artist

by Zheng Zhensun and Alice Low

Book Overview

At the age of three, Wang Yani created her first watercolor in her artist father's studio in China. At the age of 14, she had a solo exhibit in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Now young readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590449060
• ISBN13: 9780590449069
• Release Date: December 1991
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher

Customer Reviews

Art Educator and Mom

This is a wonderful book about a very talented young artist. Wang Yani is an extraordinary young woman who is an inspiration to us all. Her love of animals is something most children can identify with. I have read this book with 3rd graders and they loved every photo and detail about Wang Yani's life. The combination of reproductions and Wang Yani's own words make the book gripping for young children. A must-have for any class studying China or Chinese art.

"A great, compelling book!"

A fanscinating novel about the life and times of an amazing young artist, who went through many stages in her life and still is. A powerful, though-provoking book, also alot of tips for artists in the making! Wang Yani has had alot of parent influences, which cannot be stressed enough, and that is really what counts. It talks about her being China's prized possesion, or The Picasso OF China. Although I don't believe she is all that popular in Canada, I belive she will eventually reach that poing, whatever the time period. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys all aspects of art!