We see lines, shapes and colours everywhere that influence our daily lives. The important link between seeing and feeling is the basis of the visual arts and an indispensable key to their understanding and appreciation.
Helen Borten: Helen Borten was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1930. She attended the Philadelphia Museum College of Art and produced the main body of her well-loved Children's picture book illustrations in the 1960's.
The simple descriptive text, coupled with the author's persuasive
colored drawings, presents the world of familiar objects in its
true dimension, a world of light, color, and meaningful forms, a
treasure at the child's disposal.
— Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
Although its use of limited colour and geometric motifs is redolent
of the 1950s, its integration of word and image to explain the
power of design was way ahead of its time.
—Martin Salisbury, 100 Great Children's Picture Books
This "art primer" that elegantly introduces children to the formal
qualities of shapes, lines and colours was one of The The New York
Times’ top 10 picture books of 1959. It was Borten’s first picture
book as sole author and its integration of word and image to
explain the power of design was way ahead of its time.
—The Guardian
"Still as fresh today as it was back in the 1960s, it also
introduces a whole new generation to Borten’s stunning work and
unique creativity.
—Picture Books Blogger
"A beautiful introduction of lines, shapes and colors and all of
the wonderful things that they make up in the world. Written with
clear, simple words but in lyrical verse; Helen Borten shows how
different strokes can convey different emotions, thoughts and
creativity as well as where they can be found in the natural world.
The illustrations are bold and high contrast, drawing little one's
eyes to the page and clearly showing what the text is
communicating. The text and drawings will encourage kids to looks
for these line, shape and color combinations within their own world
as well as be encouraged to create their own inspired drawings.
Perfect for ages 2-6."
—Rochester Museum and Science Center
Do You See What I See introduces children to the process of
combining lines, shapes, and colors to form pictures. […] I can see
this book used very successfully in a beginning art class for early
elementary children.
—The Cyberlibrarian
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