Brush of the Gods
Author(s): Lenore Look
This gorgeous picture book biography, according to "Kirkus Reviews" in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration."
Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.
General Information
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- : Random House USA Inc
- : Random House Inc
- : 0.431
- : 30 September 2013
- : United States
- : 01 October 2013
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Lenore Look
- : Hardback
- : Meilo So
- : 40
- : colour illustrations
More About The Product
LENORE LOOK is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as several acclaimed picture books, including "Henry's First-Moon Birthday" and "Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding," both of which received three starred reviews and were named ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Books. Her latest picture book is" Polka Dot Penguin Pottery."
MEILO SO has illustrated many acclaimed and award-winning books, including Kate Coombs's "Water Sings Blue, " called "evocative" in a "Publishers Weekly" starred review; Janet Schulman's Pale Male, a "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book; and Antoine oFlatharta's "Hurry and the Monarch."
