1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Greenberg, Jan. Jodan,
Sandra. 1998. Chuck Close Up Close. New
York. Dorling Kindersley Publishing. ISBN 03292121-5
2.
PLOT SUMMARY
American painter and artist Charles Thomas “Chuck” Close
achieved recognition and fame through his massive scale portraits, “big heads.”
In the book “Chuck Close Up Close” authors Jan Greenberg and
Sandra Jordan capture his essence as an artist. In this informative biography,
facts about the artist’s background, life and art are told in an ingenious
manner. Close’s rise as a world renowned artist is skillfully told in five
chapters.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This book consists of five chapters, forty-eight pages, a
glossary, a section that defines what a portrait is, and provides a list of
figures. Each chapter describes an important element of how Chuck Close came to
be; how he became an artist, how he developed his craft to be, how his talent
snuck up on him, and the event that stopped him in his tracks for only a
moment, and how he persevered and with hard work and dedication he continues
his passion of painting.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
The
New York Times: “An inspiring biography…a simply written
yet fascinating account of how nearly insurmountable obstacles can often spur
artistic growth.”
School
Library Journal: “Based on interviews this is an inspiring
look at the contemporary artist…”
5. CONNECTIONS
*Invite students to research their favorite artists and plan
a virtual tour of a museum that displays those artists!
*Other books that are biographical depictions of artists:
Greensberg, Jan. Vincent
Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist. ISBN 978-0440419174
Kelley, True. Who Was
Pablo Picasso? ISBN 978-044844986
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