Cover of Two Brothers, Four Hands: The Artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Two Brothers, Four Hands: The Artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan

This picture-book biography follows Swiss brothers Alberto and Diego Giacometti as artists. Alberto is recognized early for his artistic ability, while younger Diego initially supports him before becoming an artist himself. Their lives include war, poverty, and mental-health struggles, all of which inform their art. The book focuses on their creative journeys, distinct personalities, and relationship as brothers, with a timeline, glossary, bibliography, and material on looking at one of Alberto’s artworks.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.

Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · History · Mental Health · Siblings
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 23, 2019
ISBN-13
9780823449392
Language
English