Edward Hopper: Painter of Light and Shadow
Category: Books,Children's Books,Arts, Music & Photography
Edward Hopper: Painter of Light and Shadow Details
From Booklist On the front cover is Night Hawks, Hopper's landmark painting of city loneliness; on the back is Ground Swell, which captures the excitement of young men sailing. On every page of this beautifully designed biography readers will find a reproduction of Hopper's work, matched to clear, eloquent commentary. The facts of Hopper's life are here, including his struggle for recognition when realism was not fashionable. There's also some examination of his images of boats, buildings, and lighthouses, and how he used light and shadow. Perhaps most eloquent is the discussion about the feelings Hopper captured in his work—the secrecy he evoked in lighted rooms glimpsed from city streets at night, the loneliness of a deserted house near a railroad. Back matter includes a bibliography, full source notes, and a list of museums that display Hopper's paintings. Readers, including some older than the target audience, will come back to read about the man and look at his art again and again. Rochman, Hazel Read more About the Author Susan Goldman Rubin has written acclaimed books for young readers, including Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter, Haym Salomon: American Patriot, L'Chaim!, A Sydney Taylor honor-award book and a New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age; Searching for Anne Frank; Margaret Bourke-White, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; and Steven Spielberg, named one of the New York Public Library's Best Books for the Teen Age. She lives with her husband in Malibu, California. Read more
Reviews
When an art discussion turns to great American artists, Edward Hopper's name is one that invariably comes up. One of the most influential American artists, his personal story is interesting and inspiring. His story is one that should be shared with any young aspiring artist, and Rubin's book is a great introduction to the story and work of Edward Hopper.Edward Hopper showed his potential and talent at a very young age. He set the goal of becoming an artist when he was just a boy, and his mother encouraged his art projects and gave him art supplies and how to books. The book gives a concise history of Edward Hopper's early life, including his first drawings and early wanderings that inspired much of his work-and continues through his teenage and then grown-up life.Edward Hopper struggled to garner the attention and respect of the art world. He worked by doing advertisements and illustrations for corporate ad campaigns while continuing to paint what he loved to paint. The story of Edward Hopper is a story of determination, hard work, and success. It is an inspiration to anyone looking to be a success at their chosen task.This book takes this information and puts it in a highly readable and visually engaging story that can be easily read by young budding artists. It intersperses beautiful examples of Hopper's work throughout the story that can serve as a good read or an informative piece of research.A book that balances readability, education, and beautiful visuals, Edward Hopper: Painter of Light and Shadow, is a great addition to any art lover's book collection, especially the beginning collection of a young art lover.Armchair Interviews says: This would be a wonderful gift book.