Kirchner. A Bridge to See.
Illustrated Biography of the Artist and Expressionism Activities for Children.
What if colors could tell the story of what we feel?
Step into the world of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, one of the most original and fascinating artists of the twentieth century, and discover the story of a young man who learned to see reality through different eyes.
From his early passion for drawing to the birth of Die Brücke, from the bustling streets of Berlin to the quiet landscapes of the Swiss mountains, this illustrated book takes young readers on a journey through surprising colors, energetic lines, and emotions.
Kirchner didn’t simply paint what he saw. He painted what he felt.
That’s why, in his paintings, a face can turn green, a street pink, and a mountain blue. Shapes change, colors come alive, and reality becomes the starting point for expressing something deeper.
Through first-person storytelling, engaging illustrations, and language created for young readers, Kirchner – A Bridge to See introduces children to Expressionism without turning art into a lesson to memorize.
The book also includes guided art activities inspired by Kirchner’s way of working: the power of lines and colors, the inner portrait, Expressionist landscape drawing, and a special chat where you can talk to Kirchner!
An illustrated book for children ages 6–10, perfect for reading at home or using in the classroom, to discover that a work of art doesn’t always have to look like reality.
Sometimes, it has to make us feel something.
