Yves Klein (CHILDRENS BOOKS) - Hardcover

A unique Celebration of One of the twentieth century's best-known painters - One of the key forerunners of minimalism and pop art the second in a series of biographies that relay the Spirit and essence of the great modern and contemporary artists of our time in a Voice and style Pitch-perfect for Young readers unusual, striking illustrations bring Klein and his signature Blue to life as never before includes a four-color reproduction of the artist's work and a summarizing biography in the Back.

A clever, quirky read-aloud biography of a leading modern artist, for kids Artist Yves Klein always thought about how he could surprise his audience. One day, he decided that he would only paint in one color - blue. He painted canvases, globes, branches, gallery floors, and even covered people in blue paint. Klein's story is told here with wit and eccentricity, perfectly paired with black-line illustrations and blue splashes galore. Fausto Gilberti brings movement, life, and whimsy to the true life story of one of the most important modern French artists of our time.