Original Art From 75 Years of Golden Books Exhibit
Do you remember Little Aureate Books? Did you take a favorite?
For those not familiar, Little Golden Books are children's books which have been immensely pop for the concluding 75 years. There's an outstanding exhibit called "Golden Legacy: 75 Years of Original Art from Gilt Books" currently existence held at The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking in Atlanta, Georgia.
While I was familiar with Fiddling Golden Books, I didn't really appreciate why they are so special until I visited this exhibit and attended an associated gallery talk. Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 during the first full yr of America's involvement in the Second Earth War. This timing is significant because newspaper, ink and fuel shortages forced the publishers to find innovative, cost effective ways to offer books to the masses at affordable prices. Little Golden Books' publisher chose a unique format for the books; a kid-sized 8" by 6.v" with a hard cover and a distinctive golden foil spine.
They chose well-written stories and displayed professional expert endorsements. They too chose to emphasize original, high-quality illustration and engaged some of the all-time artists of the time. But maybe the biggest breakthrough was that for the first time children'due south books were readily bachelor in large colorful displays at grocery and section stores priced at only 25 cents. Trivial Golden Books made it easy and affordable for millions of young children and their parents to own children's books and, most chiefly, to open up a new earth of reading. In that location's a nostalgic and emotional connection to Little Golden Books that lives on from generation to generation.
The Gold Legacy exhibit showcases the illustrations from numerous Lilliputian Golden Books. Over 25 of the all-time known artists, such as Tibor Gergely, Eloise Wilkin, Garth Williams, Richard Scarry, Corinne Malvern, Jan Pfloog, Feodor Rojankovsky and Mary Blair, are featured. This is where the magic happens! I admit I never paid much attention to illustrations in children's picture books. I may accept admired a picture or ii but I never fully appreciated this delightful art course. Later on a few hours with the original artwork from Fiddling Golden Books artists, I tin can see the allure. I can fifty-fifty run across why someone, like the fellow gallery viewer I met, might want to collect these treasures and could terminate upwardly with upwards of 500 children's books!
It was fascinating to come across the transition from original artwork to book illustration. Here's an example by Tibor Gergely from the classic Scuffy The Tugboat.
Richard Scarry illustrated and authored many Petty Golden Books. His iconic book I am a Bunny stars an adorable young rabbit in red overalls. Scarry is quoted to have said: "Information technology's a precious thing to exist communicating to children, helping them discover the souvenir of language and thought."
I found the work of Mary Blair especially compelling. Blair, possibly best known for her accomplishments at Walt Disney Studios, created the concept sketches for such animated feature films as Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, and designed the 1964-65 New York Earth'due south Fair exhibit "It's a Pocket-sized Earth". She as well illustrated several Little Gold Book classics. Hither's an example of her work from I Can Fly. I inserted the accompanying text to requite the full event.
Past happy coincidence, I already own a vintage 1954 re-create of Heidi in Trivial Golden Book format. The coincidence is twofold; I accept an authentic reminder of the Little Golden Books showroom and the street we merely moved to is called Heidi Trail. The story is adapted from the original by Johanna Spyri and it's illustrated by Corinne Malvern. The below photos show this "much-loved" and a footling worn re-create of Heidi.
It strikes me that these beautiful illustrations could be incorporated into my home and surroundings. They are, of grade, an obvious fit for children'southward rooms, apparel and belongings. Only how could I weave them into an adult environment? I'd especially like to play up the Heidi/ Heidi Trail angle. I did some searching on Pinterest and plant a few ideas (see More than Info beneath). Hmmmm…. my mind is spinning with the possibilities.
More Info
Larn more about The Gold Legacy: Original Fine art from 75 Years of Golden Books exhibit at the Robert C Williams Museum of Papermaking. The showroom is on until September 7, 2018. Be sure to check information technology out if you're in Atlanta Georgia USA.
The Museum of Papermaking has an intriguing plan of exhibits and events. Recently, I attended their Natural Dyes workshop and shared my experience in this mail on Natural Dye Making.
The Little Golden Books website also has some great data.
Here'south the FanningSparks Pinterest board I created with ideas for using vintage children's books.
Today's Takeaways
- If yous have an opportunity to visit the Aureate Legacy exhibit, it's definitely worthwhile.
- Children's volume illustrations open up up a whole new earth of art and artistic adventures.
- Consider weaving items with a nostalgic connection into your home.
Source: https://fanningsparks.com/little-golden-books-illustrations-showcased/
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