Patricia Geis

“Young readers of all ages are taken on a vibrant interactive tour of the works of the adored French painter and sculptor in Henri Matisse: Meet the Artist! This fascinating pop-up book features pull tabs, cutouts, and flaps to reveal information on Matisse’s lifelong friendship with Pablo Picasso and his whole artistic career, including his paintings, sketches, sculptures, and paper cutouts. This practical introduction will motivate aspiring artists from the age of eight to eighty with exercises that invite readers to investigate the artist’s distinctive techniques.”