Picturescape

By Elisa Gutierrez

Book Overview

When a young boy visits the local gallery, he is whisked away on an imaginary cross-country Canadian journey as he moves from painting to painting. Each collage image in this magical book was created with coloured pencils and cut paper inspired by some of the beloved Canadian artists. This is a magical picture book without words, perfect for teaching art classes. It engages children of all ages by engaging their observation skills and encouraging their own storytelling. It also provides a fun and exciting way of introducing children to the experience of art.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1894965248
• ISBN13: 9781894965248
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Simply Read Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.4" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Kindergarten and higher

Customer Reviews

A truly unforgettable children's book

Imaginatively written and beautifully illustrated by award-winning designer and artist Elisa Guttierrez, Picturescape is the story of a young boy whose imagination leads him into the wonderful and brilliant worlds of great 20th century paintings. Picturescape tells its story entirely through images; no words distract from the vivid adventures of the mind, played out in a panoply of classic settings. The unique, heavily shaded and abstract-leaning artistic style makes Picturescape a truly unforgettable children's book.