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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrap the World: the Story of Two Groundbreaking Environmental Artists

by G. Neri and Elizabeth Haidle
Hardback
Publication Date: 04/04/2023

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From Coretta Scott King Honor recipient G. Neri and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Haidle comes an exploration of love, art, and the gifts that two brilliant creators gave the world.

Their projects made people smile or made them mad. They made people see again.

When they first met, Christo was a poor refugee, and Jeanne-Claude knew nothing about art, but they were both rule-breakers and kindred spirits. Christo's innovative creations--everyday objects wrapped to make people reconsider them--sparked Jeanne-Claude's imagination. Thus began their lifelong partnership as husband and wife, and as artistic collaborators whose once-in-a-lifetime public installations captivated viewers and asked: What is art? Who does it belong to? And how can it help us reimagine the world around us? Accompanied by Elizabeth Haidle's wonderfully stylish illustrations, award-winning author G. Neri takes readers through the remarkable career of a daring duo and a fascinating discussion about the nature of art itself. Realized as an imagined conversation between Christo and Jeanne-Claude, this compelling book features back matter about the couple, an author's note, a bibliography, and a collection of fun facts about the artists and their work.
ISBN:
9781536216615
9781536216615
Category:
Social issues (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
04-04-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Candlewick Press
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
238.25x266.7x11.18mm
Weight:
0.43kg
G. Neri

G. Neri has written many books for children, including Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner, Knockout Games, Hello, My Name Is Johnny Cash, and Ghetto Cowboy.

He lives in Florida with his wife and daughter.

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