Art from her heart : folk artist Clementine Hunter by Whitehead, Kathy

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Art from her heart : folk artist Clementine Hunter (#28424X8)

by Whitehead, Kathy; illustrated by Evans, Shane
Hardcover — G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008
Dewey: 759.13; Audience: Lower Elementary; Reading Level: 4.2
Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations; 27 cm

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FollettBound Sewn — G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008

 
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From Follett
Includes bibliographical references. Tells the story of Clementine Hunter, an African-American folk artist from Louisiana who decided in her middle years to become a painter, documenting scenes from her life, and attracting a great following, even though she was sometimes not allowed in the galleries to view her own exhibits.
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A picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine Hunter.

Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter. Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.

With lyrical writing and striking illustrations, this picture book biography introduces kids to a self-taught artist whose paintings captured scenes of backbreaking work and joyous celebrations of southern farm life. They preserve a part of American history we rarely see and prove that art can help keep the spirit alive.

Product Details
  • Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
  • Publication Date: September 18, 2008
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Dewey: 759.13
  • Classifications: Biography, Nonfiction
  • Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations; 27 cm
  • Tracings: Evans, Shane, illustrator.
  • ISBN-10: 0-399-24219-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-399-24219-9
  • LCCN: 2006-034458
  • Follett Number: 28424X8
  • Reading Level: 4.2
  • Audience: Lower Elementary