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Going Back Home
An Artist Returns to the South
By Wood, Michele & Igus, Toyomi
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-89239-137-0
- Publisher
- San Francisco, CA : Children's Book Press, 1995.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 1997
Gr 4-Up Through vivid, mosaiclike paintings, Wood skillfully depicts her African-American family, her rich heritage, and ethnic motifs. Her expressionist style of painting is reminiscent of the work of John Biggers and Romare Bearden; the full-page, full-color reproductions are arrestingly beautiful and haunting. "Sunday Morning" and an unnamed picture of a blues singer are especially provocative. However, Igus's ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
