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1. What Do You See?

Author

Robinson, Lolly

Subjects
*ART museums, *ART exhibitions, *CHILDREN'S books, *ART in education, *BOOK illustration, *PICTURE books for children
Abstract

The article presents information on the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts. The article discusses features of the museum and includes details of the first exhibit curated by museum director Ann Clark. The author also discusses the role of the museum in promoting art to children.

Published
2003

2. Picture book, picture book, on the wall...

Author

Evans, Dilys

Subjects
*PICTURE books for children, *BOOK illustration, *BOOK industry exhibitions, *ILLUSTRATORS, *PICTURE books, *MURAL art, *ART exhibitions, *ART museums, *VISUAL communication
Abstract

The article discusses how picture books have evolved and changed through history. Beginning with cave pictures that told a story and the murals on Egyptian tombs, the author discusses how book illustration has become a tradition in children's literature. The article discusses how the handling of artwork has changed, the emergence of art galleries that represented the art of children's book illustration, and the market for original picture book illustrations.

Published
1998

3. The Birth of Alexander.

Author

Southgate, M. Therese

Subjects
*MAGAZINE covers, *FLEMISH art, *ILLUMINATION of books & manuscripts, *BOOK illustration, *MEDIEVAL art, *ART museums
Abstract

Presents the story of the cover art. How the end of the 15th century saw some of the greatest illuminations of manuscripts ever seen; Background on the era; The interest in Alexander the Great at the time which produced "Book of the Deeds of Alexander the Great" and its leaf "The Birth of Alexander" which is reproduced on the cover of this issue; What is known about the scribe who copied the work; How the artist name is unknown except as the Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation; The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles which houses the work; Description of the work with interpretations; Why the illustrations are referred to as illuminated manuscripts.

Published
2004
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4. Storytellers Who Told Their Tales In Pictures.

Author

Johnson, Ken

Subjects
*ART exhibitions, *ART museums, *20TH century art, *19TH century art, *MAGAZINE illustration, *BOOK illustration, *ILLUSTRATION (Art) -- Exhibitions
Abstract

The article reviews the exhibition "Stories to Tell: Masterworks From the Kelly Collection of American Illustration," at the Dahesh Museum of Art in New York City during Spring 2006.

Published
2006

5. Soft Spot for Americans, Endorsed by Rabbits and Puddle-Ducks.

Author

Glueck, Grace

Subjects
*WOMEN illustrators, *BOOK illustration, *ART exhibitions, *CHILDREN'S books, *ART museums
Abstract

The article reviews the exhibition "Beatrix Potter in America," at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts. After more than 100 years, British author Beatrix Potter still attracts new readers. A Beatrix Potter Society was founded in 1980 to promote the study of her life and work. This year the society is holding its 25th annual conference in conjunction with a Potter show. The museum was founded by illustrator Eric Carle. The show presents original artwork and other Potter ephemera from American collections. Potter's work was strongly influenced by American illustrator Joel Chandler Harris.

Published
2005

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