Maltbie, P.I.: Picasso and Minou.Maltbie, P. I. PICASSO AND MINOU. Il. by Pau Pau (pō), city (1990 pop. 83,928), capital of Pyrénées-Atlantiques dept., SW France, at the foot of the Pyrenees. It is a major year-round tourist center, renowned for its spa and winter sports, as well as its scenery. Estrada. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 1-57091-620-9. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2005. 32 pp. $15.95. This beautifully illustrated work of historical fiction is a wonderful stepping-stone for many types of discussion within the classroom. This little book takes the reader through Picasso's movements, from his "Blue Period" to his "Rose Period," by way of an account involving Picasso's cat, Minou. The book can lead to discussions on feelings, colors, and symbolism Symbolism In art, a loosely organized movement that flourished in the 1880s and '90s and was closely related to the Symbolist movement in literature. In reaction against both Realism and Impressionism, Symbolist painters stressed art's subjective, symbolic, and decorative , in addition to a study of the time period and/or the artist. This small picture book is packed with wonderful experiences for children. Ages 8+. Reviewed by Constance Lawrence, University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB began in 1936 as the Birmingham Extension Center of the University of Alabama. Because of the rapid growth of the Birmingham area, it was decided that an extension program for students who had difficulties which prevented them from studying in Tuscaloosa was needed. |
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