Blue & Other Colors by Henri Matisse
Phaidon Press
Series: First Concepts with Fine Arts
April 18th, 2016
ISBN-10: 0714871427
ISBN-13: 978-0714871424
Ages: 2-4 years old
30 Pages
Children’s Book Board Books Colors and Shapes
Brilliantly colorful cut-outs are used to teach colors and
shapes in this board book designed with artwork by Henri Matisse.
Blue & Other Colors takes children through Matisse's
color palette by showing his various collages.
From simple collages to more complex each page focuses on certain
colors. Though the book doesn't focus on shapes, it could have. Matisse uses
various abstract shapes in his cut outs where many are randomly set. The author also focuses on the color blue, yet
they do mention various other colors.
Matisse tries to use various shapes, depth, and scale to his
cut outs, but many seem very elementary. Children will be able to relate to
this simplicity trying to duplicate his work. The text is straightforward, easy
for young children ages 1-3 years old to be able to listen to and repeat.
The information about Matisse will interest young readers
that is found in the back of the book, though many will not understand his cut out
technique. Using gouache paint and various sized scissors to create his affects
Matisse really tried to create something different in the later part of his
life when his mobility began to fail him. The cut outs in each collage are
relateable to children and is something that parents might appreciate as well.
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