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Title: Christo and Jeanne Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond

Synopsis
The story of the Gates, a tremendous installation that wound through miles and miles of Central Park in New York City, is told in this photograph-filled children's book. Discussing everything about the project, from the first proposal in the early 1980s to how the bright orange fabric was constructed, this book covers it all. The authors also explore other works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, as well as their ideas and inspirations.

Details
Language:        English
Reading Level:  Grades 4 to 6

Size
Length:        50 Pages
Weight:        1.2 Pounds
Height:         11.3 Inches
Width:          10.5 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches



Publisher Notes
Examines how artistic visionaries Christo and Jeanne-Claude persisted for more than two decades before New York City's Parks Department agreed to let them install their project "The Gates" in New York's Central Park. 40,000 first printing.



Industry Reviews
"[T]his perceptive study is illustrated with big, eye-filling color photos...the authors challenge readers/viewers in simple but never simplistic language to think long thought about the nature of art and their own personal responses to it."
(10/01/2008)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Christo and Jeanne Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond and it was written by Sandra Jordan, Jan Greenberg. This edition of Christo and Jeanne Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is October 2008 and it has a suggested retail price of $19.95. There are 50 pages in the book and it was published by Roaring Brook. The 10 digit ISBN is 1596430710 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781596430716. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.