Can a picture book reveal the secrets of a masterpiece?
In short: Join Met educator Emily for a special storytime session that bridges the gap between children's literature and fine art, connecting a beloved modern tale to a classic bronze sculpture.
This session features a reading of Giles Andreae's "Giraffes Can’t Dance," illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. The presentation draws a thematic link to Edgar Degas's sculpture, "The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer."
The video explores the physical details of Degas's work, a bronze piece cast by A. A. Hébrard. The sculpture, modeled around 1880, features a cotton skirt and satin hair ribbon, standing over 38 inches tall.
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