Noah's Ark
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810913712 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. After a successful career in advertising, Poortvliet dedicated himself to book illustration. Although he passed away in 1995, his books remain classics, continuing to enchant both new readers and longtime enthusiasts. Rien Poortvliet was one of Holland's most popular artists and the author of Abrams' Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes, among others
This book is an absolute masterpiece! The genius and breathtaking artistry of Rien Poortvliet are beautifully displayed on every page of this wonderful book. Strong faith and great love for the subject matter are apparent from start to finish. As a believer, I can only describe it as a stri. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. This product was labeled accurately and I got the product on time I am completely satisfied. Gerald Jacobson said Unexpected delight. Poortvliet provides an unexpected delight in his telling of the Noah's Ark story through the prism of his youth and memories. The drawings are remarkable in their humanity. He has created a book that is a must have for adults, particularly animal lovers
Full-color illustrations.. The stirring events and drama of Noah's Ark provide renowned Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet with a wide scope for his unique drawing talents. Poortvliet is the bestselling author of Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes
While this imaginative, pictorial retelling shows empathy for the animal kingdom and gently preaches reverence for life, the pictures (223 pages in color) are sentimental to the point of anthropomorphizing the animals, and the handwritten commentaries are frequently coy or trite. Besides continually proclaiming his awe at the infinite variety of creation, Poortvliet devotes pages to comparative studies of beaks, eyes, ears, snouts. From Publishers Weekly Creator of Gnomes, Dogs and Dutch Treat, Dutch artist Poortvliet tackles the Biblical story of Noah and the flood in this oversize, lavishly produced album. . Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. He annoyingly mixes in boyhood reminiscences and musings on being an artist. We watch as Noah and his family build the ark with a big wooden crane, then see how the animals adjust to cramped conditions on the boat, until they