{"product_id":"9781838669607","title":"Squares \u0026 Other Shapes : with Josef Albers","description":"By: Editors, Phaidon \u003cbr\u003e Format: Board book \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Phaidon Press Ltd \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 13\/02\/25 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781838669607 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 204 x 178 x 19 \u003cbr\u003e Description: Learn the wonder of different shapes through the art of Josef Albers Squares \u0026amp; Other Shapes?uses the vivid artworks of Josef Albers to guide children through a wide range of geometrics, one artwork per page, beginning with squares and returning to them as a familiar refrain throughout. The variations between the vibrant shapes add to the book's visual richness, and the accompanying text provides a relatable and engaging commentary that will encourage discussion.    Josef Albers was a leading pioneer of 20th-century Modernism, best known for his?Homages to the Square?paintings, and his publication?Interaction of Color. Albers was a teacher, a writer, a painter, a theorist, and, in this groundbreaking book, his influential art is used to teach shapes, one of the most important concepts for young children to learn.    Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an `about the artist' text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Ellsworth Kelly, and Alexander Calder.    Ages 1-3","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45247361843383,"sku":"9781838669607","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781838669607.jpg?v=1757154806","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781838669607","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}