Up, Down & Other Opposites: With Ellsworth Kelly

Ellsworth Kelly¡¯s paintings and sculptures are the heroes of this visual exploration of opposites Up, Down & Other Opposites pairs different combinations of Ellsworth Kelly¡¯s paintings and sculptures to teach the youngest readers all about the concept of opposites. The differences between pairs of artworks range from ¡®together / apart¡¯ to ¡®vertical / horizontal¡¯, from ¡®full / empty¡¯ to ¡®front / back¡¯ [of a canvas!], forming both an expected and an unexpected visual vocabulary. Created in partnership with the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, the book includes some of Kelly¡¯s most famous works, as well as some of his lesser-known pieces, creating both diversity and playful surprises. Ellsworth Kelly was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who became known, post-WWII, as one of the country¡¯s leading abstract artists. His work is internationally known, exhibited, awarded, auctioned, and celebrated. Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an ¡®about the artist¡¯ text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers. Format: Board Book Dimensions:?8.1 x 7 x 0.8 in. Pages: 30 Ages 1-3 years