Seurat’s Picture Book: Come a Little Closer (Shogakukan Art Book)

Product Description

Discover the enchanting world of pointillism through this beautifully curated picture art book dedicated to Georges Seurat. Centered around his masterpiece “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” this book invites children and adults to explore Seurat’s extraordinary Neo‑Impressionist techniques, with enlarged details that reveal the hidden secrets of every dot.

Part of the long‑selling “Shogakukan Art Book” series, launched in 1996 under the concept “Great paintings will play with you,” this collection has sold over 700,000 copies in 15 years and received the 47th Shogakukan Children’s Publishing Culture Award for its innovative approach to art appreciation. Editor and art advocate Masako Yuki was also honored with the 50th Kurushima Takehiko Culture Award in 2010 for her long‑term efforts to share art with children.

This Seurat volume is an ideal first encounter with fine art for children, offering interactive pointillism activity pages and a playful, accessible introduction to one of the most important painters of modern art. It is perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone who wants to experience masterpieces not just by looking, but by “playing” with them.