Book description
This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration."
Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter…
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1 author picked Brush of the Gods as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is one of those books that entranced me and my students. By the last pages, we were holding our breath to see what would happen. It is full of magical realism but based on a real artist from history.
This is a lovely stand-alone book, but it is also a great introduction and inspiration for brush painting. It’s especially fun to try painting with bamboo brushes after seeing the ones depicted in the beautiful watercolor illustrations of this story.
From Anna's list on picture books to inspire artists of any age.
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