o'keeffe, georgia

"Georgia O'Keeffe is famously known for her colorful, large paintings of flowers, but this artist's portfolio expands far beyond Jack-in-the-pulpits. In this book, young readers will learn about O'Keeffe's childhood in Wisconsin and her years as a talented art school teacher. Her years as an artist in both New York and New Mexico, two areas that are heavily represented in her artwork, reveal O'Keeffe's influences. Explore the adventures that inspired O'Keeffe's paintings of skyscrapers, barns, skulls, and flowers, and made her into an American art icon of the twentieth century"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book biography of the life of American painter Georgia O'Keeffe. Includes a time line of her works as well as related art appreciation activities.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, discussing her childhood, schooling, career and marriage, and later years.

"Tells the story of the life and struggles of the highly acclaimed artist [Georgia O'Keefe], from her childhood in Wisconsin through her art education and rise to fame, to the American Southwest where she found never-ending inspiration"--OCLC.

An introduction to the life and work of American painter Georgia O'Keeffe, discussing her childhood in Wisconsin, her marriage to photographer Alfred Stieglitz, and her fascination with flowers and the southwestern landscape.

Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work.

Briefly examines the life and work of the twentieth-century American artist known for her paintings of flowers and presents examples of her art.

An overview of O'Keeffe's best works of art and her life.