When you look at a bird, do you see feathers and a beak? Or do you
see circles and triangles? Artist Charley Harper spent his life
reducing subjects to their simplest forms, their basic lines and
shapes. This resulted in what he called minimal realism and the
style that would become easily recognized as Charley Harper's. Art
fans and nature lovers around the world fell in love with Harper's
paintings, which often featured bright colors and intriguing nature
subjects. Harper's love of painting and drawing led him from the
hills of West Virginia to the bombed-out villages of Europe, to the
streets of New York City, and to the halls of the Art Academy of
Cincinnati. How did the farm boy who didn't know a single artist
become one of America's most recognized midcentury modern painters?
The answer is simple. He did it by counting the wings. Count the
Wings is the first book for middle-grade readers about Harper's
life and work. Author Michelle Houts worked closely with the Harper
estate to include full-color illustrations, plentiful supplemental
materials, and discussion questions that will intrigue and engage
young readers. Count the Wings is part of our acclaimed Biographies
for Young Readers series, which brings smart, expertly researched
books about often overlooked but exceptional individuals to
school-age readers.
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