Discover Klimt's life and work as you read, draw and play
Discover Vienna in 1900
The Viennese Art and its artists
Enter the secret garden
Of the famous painter Gustav Klimt
Waltz with his fascinating goddesses
And their jewels made of golden arabesques
Take a turn in boat
On a peaceful lake
In an enchanted orchard,
Under an apple tree
Dream of the softness of a kiss…
The Kiss, Danaë, Judith and the Head of Holofernes: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Klimt's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book!
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history!
Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home.
The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like “still life”, “watercolors” and “impressionism”, which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand.
From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Catherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium’s educational services and created teaching workshops at the Brussels Foundation for Architecture.
In 2000, she launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by the director of MAC (Grand Hornu), she created the international collection “Happy Museum”, dedicated to a young audience.
Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators.
Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about:
• Vienna in 1900
• The Art Nouveau
• Klimt's life
• His masterpieces