{"product_id":"9788415250210","title":"A Picasso painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Picasso Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book invites young readers to delve into one of the most iconic masterpieces of the 20th century: Pablo Picasso's \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e. Through its pages, every corner of the canvas is explored, revealing the symbols and figures that compose it, from the mother with her dead child to the dove and the flower emerging from the broken sword. A visual and narrative experience that turns the contemplation of art into a journey of discovery and reflection on war and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes a guided tour through \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e, the famous oil on canvas that Picasso painted in 1937 after the bombing of the Basque town by German planes. As the reader progresses, key elements of the composition are analyzed: the contorted figures, the geometric shapes, and the shades of black, gray, and white that the artist used to express the devastating effects of war. The symbols of a hopeful future are also explained, such as the horse, the bull, the dove, and the flower sprouting from a broken sword. All this allows the reader to understand how Picasso turned the canvas into a medium of expression against violence, transforming art into a historical and emotional testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of Picasso's \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e as a masterpiece of 20th-century art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of the painting's key symbols and figures (mother and child, soldier, horse, bull, dove, flower).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as a medium for political and social expression against war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePicasso's pictorial technique: use of white, black, and gray to convey tragedy and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context of the 1937 bombing of Guernica and its impact on artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at children and young people interested in art, history, and visual culture. It is ideal for parents and educators looking to introduce youngsters to the analysis of complex works in an accessible and engaging way. It is also useful for primary and secondary school students who want to understand \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e beyond a simple image, as well as for any curious reader who wishes to explore the hidden meanings of one of the most famous paintings in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive experience that turns the observation of the painting into a narrative and educational journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting the symbols and figures of \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e, facilitating an understanding of Picasso's message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to art as a tool for expressing emotions and social criticism, from a perspective adapted for children and youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFostering curiosity and critical thinking through visual and contextual analysis of a masterpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Harcourt, Claire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e ART (CHILDREN'S\/YOUNG ADULT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book stands out for its ability to make a complex work of art laden with symbolism accessible to a young audience. The proposal to \"enter the painting\" and explore it page by page is didactic and visually stimulating, ideal for sparking an interest in art and history. Although it is brief (36 pages), it manages to offer a clear and well-structured analysis of \u003cem\u003eGuernica\u003c\/em\u003e, making it a valuable tool for parents, educators, and young readers who want to understand the power of art as a testament to memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408406012251,"sku":"9788415250210","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841525021.jpg?v=1781862840","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415250210","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}