Paul Cézanne
Subtitle: a painter's journey
By: Robert Burleigh
Publisher: H.N. Abrams; Published in association with the National Gallery of Art
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York; Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 31
ISBN-13: 9780810957848
Subjects: Painters; Juvenile literature; Biography
Description: Introduces the life and work of the French painter, discussing the struggles of his early life, his friendships with other artists, and his lifelong commitment to developing his own unique style.  Filled with Cezanne's paintings, period photographs, and the works of his contemporaries, this picture book biography illuminates the life and art of Cezanne for youngsters everywhere. A great and difficult artist, Cezanne's life and work are easily laid out for children in this important addition to the Abrams collection of picture book biographies. Burleigh tells how Cezanne overcame his father's rejection, critics' scorn, and public indifference to create his art and follow his own inner voice. Children will find inspiration in his story to follow their own dreams and to believe in themselves-as well as learning about Cezanne's major contributions to the history of art.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 30).