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Title: Children's Books and Their Illustrators
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Children's Books and Their Illustrators" by Gleeson White is a comprehensive examination of the evolution and artistic contributions of children's literature, likely written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the relationship between text and illustration, discussing how artists have significantly enriched children's books, transforming them from mere educational tools to vibrant artistic creations that appeal to young minds. It addresses various themes, historical contexts, and notable illustrators that have shaped the genre. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for an exploration of the complex interplay between children's books and their illustrators, expressing both nostalgia for the past and excitement for the present. White reflects on the challenge of capturing the essence of children's literature, noting that good illustrations significantly enhance a child's reading experience. He acknowledges prior works and artists who paved the way for the genre's evolution and reveals a keen awareness of the societal impact of children's literature. Overall, this introduction hints at a thoughtful examination of past and contemporary children's literature, celebrating its artistic and emotional significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Gleeson, 1851-1898
EBook No.: 27112
Published: Nov 1, 2008
Downloads: 342
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Illustration of books
Subject: Illustrators
Subject: Illustrated books
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Children's Books and Their Illustrators
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Emmy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Children's Books and Their Illustrators" by Gleeson White is a comprehensive examination of the evolution and artistic contributions of children's literature, likely written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the relationship between text and illustration, discussing how artists have significantly enriched children's books, transforming them from mere educational tools to vibrant artistic creations that appeal to young minds. It addresses various themes, historical contexts, and notable illustrators that have shaped the genre. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for an exploration of the complex interplay between children's books and their illustrators, expressing both nostalgia for the past and excitement for the present. White reflects on the challenge of capturing the essence of children's literature, noting that good illustrations significantly enhance a child's reading experience. He acknowledges prior works and artists who paved the way for the genre's evolution and reveals a keen awareness of the societal impact of children's literature. Overall, this introduction hints at a thoughtful examination of past and contemporary children's literature, celebrating its artistic and emotional significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Gleeson, 1851-1898
EBook No.: 27112
Published: Nov 1, 2008
Downloads: 342
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Illustration of books
Subject: Illustrators
Subject: Illustrated books
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.