Niki's World (Adventures in Art) [Hardcover]

Ulrich Krempel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Adventures in Art

Populated with jolly Nanas, wobbly fountains and secret-filled gardens-the world of Niki de Saint-Phalle was made for children of all ages. Sculptor and artist Niki de Saint-Phalle's love for children is evident in all of her work. Her tactile, viewer-friendly creations invite them in, not just to look but to touch and explore as well. This colourful introduction to her art features her fascinating Tarot Garden in Tuscany, where enormous, mythic sculptures offer visitors a chance to enter and become part of a work of art, and includes pictures of Queen Califia's Magical Circle, the artist's last sculpture garden which opened in October 2003 near San Diego, California. "Niki's World" also focuses on the playful Stravinsky Fountain at the Pompidou Center, a kindergarten in Jerusalem, a children's house in Belgium and excerpts from "AIDS:You Can't Catch It Holding Hands", her renowned book. In addition to exposing children to the larger-than-life possibilities of Niki's works of art, this volume provides examples of the artist's paintings, collages, assemblages, sculptures, and models.

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About the Author

Ulrich Krempel is Director of the Sprengel Museum in Hannover, Germany, to which Niki de Saint-Phalle donated many works. Working closely with de Saint-Phalle, he has written extensively about her and has curated numerous exhibitions of her work.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3791330683
• ISBN-13: 978-3791330686
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 11.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Niki for Kids, August 2, 2005

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With beautiful photos of the range of Niki's work, this children's book enables both kids and adults to get an overview of Niki's work, especially her sculptures. This is the only book I have found that has pictures of her Escondido work-- it is a magical place and one can get a feel for it through this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Niki and I love this book, January 7, 2010

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Rachel peterson (Bellingham, wa) - See all my reviews

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I LOVED this book. It's written, it seems, to be a children's book. Yet it works well for adults to explain who Niki is as an artist in simple terms to people who may not be educated about art, especially "modern" art. I showed it to my sister who never appreciated Niki's work and she finally began to understand it. . The book is simply and wonderfully written. A real find for the Niki fan or someone who may not be.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to Niki de St. Phalle for 6-year-old girl, July 17, 2007

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I bought this book to keep at my house for when my 6-year-old niece visits. She liked it so much that her mom bought another copy of it to keep at their house.