This beautifully illustrated and well-presented book is a vibrant riot of colour, and a celebration of Pat Hanly’s life in images. In a concise manner, the author describes Hanly’s involvement in the protest movement, and his imagery protesting the threat of nuclear war and nuclear testing by the French in the Pacific. In the 1970s he was an active member of the Peace Squadron, which was formed to stop visits by nuclear-armed warships from entering New Zealand waters.
The subject matter is put into context against the background of Hanly’s life, and includes a discussion of the development of his art and style, as well as the meaning of the different icons he forms as a language to illustrate his work.
Each page includes a question for children to answer from careful observation of the accompanying paintings. A timeline of bomb blasts and warfare is included in the back, along with a brief biography.
Over all, this title would be a valuable addition to any collection of art books for children, and a must have purchase for schools. Suitable for Year 5 through to Year 9.
The subject matter is put into context against the background of Hanly’s life, and includes a discussion of the development of his art and style, as well as the meaning of the different icons he forms as a language to illustrate his work.
Each page includes a question for children to answer from careful observation of the accompanying paintings. A timeline of bomb blasts and warfare is included in the back, along with a brief biography.
Over all, this title would be a valuable addition to any collection of art books for children, and a must have purchase for schools. Suitable for Year 5 through to Year 9.
Published by Lopdell House.
By Suzanne Hardy
By Suzanne Hardy
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