Up, Down & Other Opposites, 9781838669621
Board Book
Kelly’s art: opposites attract, teach toddlers, delight all ages.

Up, Down & Other Opposites

with ellsworth kelly

$22.46

  • Board Book

    30 pages

  • Release Date

    3 March 2025

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Summary

Kelly’s Opposites: An Artful Adventure in Up and Down

Up, Down & Other Opposites pairs different combinations of Ellsworth Kelly’s paintings and sculptures to teach the youngest readers all about the concept of opposites. The differences between pairs of artworks range from together / apart to vertical / horizontal, from full / empty to front / back [of a canvas!], forming both an expected and an unexpected visual vocabulary. Created in partnership with…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838669621
ISBN-10:1838669620
Series:First Concepts with Fine Artists
Author:Phaidon Editors
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Board Book
Number of Pages:30
Release Date:3 March 2025
Weight:360g
Dimensions:204mm x 178mm x 18mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Introduce your toddler to the world of art.’ – Baby London

‘This chunky board book encourages early learners to point out and engage with different paintings … Iconic images paired with quirky, fun text will capture the minds of adults and budding art enthusiasts alike.’ – South Wales Evening Post 

‘A solid addition to your board book collection.’ – A Mom’s Spare Time blog

‘A simple introduction to opposites … Very appealing book, most the examples of opposites are large and vibrantly colored. At times, the spare text addresses the readers directly to to encourage the reader to think more about the opposites shown. This, like all the First Concepts with Fine Artists books, is a fun, easy, very playful way to learn basic concepts.’ – Randomly Reading

‘Gorgeous board book exploring opposites through the paintings of American artist Ellsworth Kelly. Makes a nice change from big elephant, little mouse.’ – Bambinogoodies.co.uk

‘Engaging text … This sturdy board book can be used as a laugh point for creative endeavors that expose shape and color.’ – Curriculum Connections / School Library Journal Newsletter

‘This is one of the best of the series. An artful addition.’ – School Library Journal

About The Author

Phaidon Editors

Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who became known, post-WWII, as one of the country’s premiere abstract artists. His work is internationally known, exhibited, awarded, auctioned, and celebrated.

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