Jean Cocteau Coloring Book - by Jean Cocteau Committee (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A coloring book for adults (and others) that delves into the dizzying imagination of artist/playwright/filmmaker Jean Cocteau.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In this lavish coloring book for adults, the fanciful, elegant world of artist/playwright/filmmaker Jean Cocteau comes alive. As a playwright, he is best known for <i>The Human Voice </i>(1930); as a filmmaker, for directing <i>Beauty and the Beast </i>(1946) and <i>Orpheus </i>(1948). In the 1910s, he was a prominent member of the Paris avant-garde, forming friendships and professional relationships with Picasso, Stravinsky, Gide, Proust, and Apollinaire. His paintings and graphic art were playful, avant-garde expressions, exploring mythological themes and subjects, personal portraits, and domestic scenes.</p><p>This book includes many of Cocteau's graphic drawings ready to be colored in, alongside original illustrations for reference. It also includes images from the original film poster for <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>, playful doodles that Cocteau included in written letters to his lover Jean Marais, and drawings of Parisian women, cats, sleeping figures, circus performers, and other figures emanating from Cocteau's imagination.</p><p>The <i>Jean Cocteau Coloring Book </i>is a captivating activity book for adults that also serves as a primer on the work of this inspiring artist.</p><p>Full-color throughout.</p><p>This book is produced in conjunction with the Jean Cocteau Committee, which serves to promote Cocteau's work internationally.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jean Cocteau Committee: The Jean Cocteau Committee promotes the works of Jean Cocteau at a national and international level. <p/>
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