Beatrix Potter, 1866-1943 : The artrist and her world
Hobbs, Anne Stevenson198711UU
Books, Manuscripts
Explores the art of Beatrix Potter. This book demonstrates the influences of contemporary artists, her flowering as an artist and a writer of books for children, and her later life as farmer and conservationist through more than 450 colour and black-and-white reproductions of her work. Originally published as the official companion to the 1978/88 exhibition at the Tate Gallery, this beautiful book explores the art of Beatrix Potter. The influences of contemporary artists, her flowering as an artist and a writer of books for children, and her later life as farmer and conservationist are all demonstrated through more than 450 colour and black-and-white reproductions of her work. The authoritative text, combined with attractive layout, full index and source list make this a most comprehensive book on one of the greatest twentieth century children's authors and artists.
Main title:
Beatrix Potter, 1866-1943 : The artrist and her world / Anne Stevenson Hobbs, Judy Taylor, Joyce Whalley.
Imprint:
London : F Warne Publishers Ltd : [distributor] Penguin Books Ltd : [distributor] United Book Distributors : [distributor] United Book Distributors : [distributor] Booksite Afrika : [distributor] Penguin USA, 1987.
Collation:
224 p. : b&w, col., ill., and ; 25x19x2 cm.
Notes:
Paperback.
Audience:
Interest age level: From 12.
ISBN:
9780723235613 (pbk)0723235619 (pbk)
Dewey class:
760.0924760.0924
Local class:
920.POTT759.2920POTT
Language:
English
Subject:
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943. -- Criticism, interpretation, etcIndividual artists -- c 1800 to c 1900 -- 20th centuryHistory of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900 -- c 1800 to c 1900 -- 20th centuryHistory of art & design styles: from c 1900 - -- c 1800 to c 1900 -- 20th century12+ years; Non-fiction; Ordinary Printed Book Format; Non-character; Non Tie-in
BRN:
430074