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Two Brothers, Four Hands: The Artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti
64 pp.
| Holiday/Porter |
April, 2019 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-4170-9$21.99
|
EbookISBN 978-0-8234-4224-9
(1)
K-3
Illustrated by
Hadley Hooper.
After struggling for years, Swiss-born twentieth-century sculptor Alberto Giacometti found fame for his tall, spindly figures (e.g., Walking Man series), while Diego (who later become known for his furniture designs) worked tirelessly to support his brother's art. The book touches on life events in snapshot-like sections that nevertheless provide strong impressions. Hooper's art, in paint and ink and finished digitally, is strikingly dynamic. Timeline. Bib.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2019