Sonia Delaunay Alphabet

Sonia Delaunay, one of the world’s great twentieth-century artists, created a series of paintings, turning each letter of the alphabet into a stunning work of art. Accompanying every painting is a brief rhyme beginning with the letter featured in the art. Some rhymes were selected for their familiarity, which makes them easy for very small children to read and remember; others were chosen for their rhythm; and still others for their wit and verbal ingenuity.The verses and the art combine not merely to teach the young child the alphabet but also to suggest the infinite possibilities that can be expressed in just twenty-six letters—beauty, wisdom, humor, truth. Delaunay was fascinated by the symbolism of the alphabet; she used words or letters as themes in many of her paintings, and also illustrated books of poetry. It is as a colorist that she is best known, however, and her bold paintings make Alphabet sing with glorious color.The first edition of this book, signed and numbered, was sold in art galleries. The present edition has been specially designed and printed from the original plates on fine-quality art paper and is a permanent work of graphic art to be treasured and enjoyed.