Henri and the Machine

Henri asks himself what the point of art is when his class visits a local art gallery. He encounters a painting with the most perfect blue, which inspires him to test a chair, unleashing an explosion of creativity. He finally understands that art is all about creating beautiful feelings and exploring creativity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Templar Publishing

Henri is a young boy who is not particularly interested in art. When his class takes a trip to the local art gallery, he questions the point of it. Who wants to look at pictures of old soup cans or melting watches? However, when he encounters a painting with the most perfect blue, he feels a beautiful sensation. The painting is a combination of blueberries, oceans, summer skies, and butterflies.

Henri then enters a room with a chair and a sign that reads, "Is this really a chair?" He decides to test it out, and to his surprise, he unleashes an explosion of creativity. He starts to paint the chair in different colors and patterns, and before he knows it, he has created a masterpiece.

Henri finally understands what art is all about. It is not just about looking at pictures or objects, but about creating something new and beautiful. He realizes that art is a way of expressing oneself and connecting with others.

This is a fun and encouraging story for children who are not particularly interested in art. It teaches them that art is not just about what you see, but about what you can create. It encourages them to be creative and to explore their own imagination.

Weight: 175g
Dimension: 3 x 230 x 265 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800783751