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Art inventively imitates art in this engaging volume. Newcomer Hartfield's fictional tale draws upon the work of collage artist Bearden who, as a child, moved from his native North Carolina to Harlem. Lagarrigue's (My Man Blue) softly focused acrylic paintings introduce collage elements as they effectively evoke the story's period setting, which shifts from the rural South to Manhattan. While his mother awaits the birth of twins, narrator James travels by train to visit his Aunt Nanette and Uncle Romie, who is working hard to finish paintings for his upcoming art show. The man remains behind the closed doors of his studio as his wife shows their nephew the sights of the city. Lagarrigue retains his own style while incorporating the turquoise, brick red, fuschia and other hues so prominent in Bearden's work; the compositions of his cityscapes in particular recall the giant collage The Block (1971). James becomes enamored of bustling Harlem, where he plays stickball and partakes in a rooftop barbecue. On his birthday, the lad wanders into his uncle's studio and is thrilled to discover that Bearden's art captures his favorite spot: "Looking at Uncle Romie's paintings, I could feel Harlem-its beat and bounce." In the satisfying ending, James, back at home with his new twin siblings, feels inspired to create his own collage as a birthday gift for his uncle. Concluding tips on making collages may well encourage readers to do the same. Ages 5-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Grade 2-4-This vibrant, evocative picture book presents a fictionalized version of Harlem Renaissance artist Bearden through the eyes of a nephew visiting from North Carolina. At first, young James catches only glimpses of his busy, distracted Uncle Romie and quickly decides that this elusive giant of a man must not be much fun. He makes collages, which seems awfully easy, and he's always shut away behind the closed door of his studio. James passes most of his time in New York with his Aunt Nanette, who comes across as a warm, willowy, Caribbean Earth Mother. When the boy's birthday rolls around, however, she has to go to a funeral, leaving only Uncle Romie for company. To James's pleasant surprise, his uncle knows how to have fun and even knows about baseball. Lagarrigue's lush, acrylic illustrations with collage elements recall the tones, brush strokes, and mixture of media that saturate Bearden's groundbreaking work. An author's note acknowledges that Hartfield's story is fiction and provides basic biographical information about the artist. Thumbnail reproductions from Bearden's work round out the narrative.
Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SC
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Art inventively imitates art in this engaging volume. Newcomer Hartfield's fictional tale draws upon the work of collage artist Bearden who, as a child, moved from his native North Carolina to Harlem. Lagarrigue's (My Man Blue) softly focused acrylic paintings introduce collage elements as they effectively evoke the story's period setting, which shifts from the rural South to Manhattan. While his mother awaits the birth of twins, narrator James travels by train to visit his Aunt Nanette and Uncle Romie, who is working hard to finish paintings for his upcoming art show. The man remains behind the closed doors of his studio as his wife shows their nephew the sights of the city. Lagarrigue retains his own style while incorporating the turquoise, brick red, fuschia and other hues so prominent in Bearden's work; the compositions of his cityscapes in particular recall the giant collage The Block (1971). James becomes enamored of bustling Harlem, where he plays stickball and partakes in a rooftop barbecue. On his birthday, the lad wanders into his uncle's studio and is thrilled to discover that Bearden's art captures his favorite spot: "Looking at Uncle Romie's paintings, I could feel Harlem-its beat and bounce." In the satisfying ending, James, back at home with his new twin siblings, feels inspired to create his own collage as a birthday gift for his uncle. Concluding tips on making collages may well encourage readers to do the same. Ages 5-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-This vibrant, evocative picture book presents a fictionalized version of Harlem Renaissance artist Bearden through the eyes of a nephew visiting from North Carolina. At first, young James catches only glimpses of his busy, distracted Uncle Romie and quickly decides that this elusive giant of a man must not be much fun. He makes collages, which seems awfully easy, and he's always shut away behind the closed door of his studio. James passes most of his time in New York with his Aunt Nanette, who comes across as a warm, willowy, Caribbean Earth Mother. When the boy's birthday rolls around, however, she has to go to a funeral, leaving only Uncle Romie for company. To James's pleasant surprise, his uncle knows how to have fun and even knows about baseball. Lagarrigue's lush, acrylic illustrations with collage elements recall the tones, brush strokes, and mixture of media that saturate Bearden's groundbreaking work. An author's note acknowledges that Hartfield's story is fiction and provides basic biographical information about the artist. Thumbnail reproductions from Bearden's work round out the narrative.
Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SC
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Aunt Nanette, New York, North Carolina New!
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