The Art of Eric Carle: Hide and Seek
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 5, 2016 Sunday Aug 28, 2016
Location
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Fees/Admission
$6-$9
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Contact Information
413-559-6300
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Description
The Art of Eric Carle: Hide and Seek April 5 - August 28, 2016 Eric Carle has made many pieces of unforgettable art during a 50-year career that includes more than 70 books. Unbeknownst to most readers, however, Carle has left behind a trail of 'Easter eggs' in his illustrations, and in doing so has created a subtext of secret allusions. He often hides 'C' and 'R' in his images, denoting the first letters of his children's names. 'A few times,' he says, 'I have even incorporated the names of friends into my books; these names will be hard to find; they are camouflaged.' This exhibition entices visitors to take a closer look at Carle's art to uncover these hidden references. Flip labels reveal some of the people and places important to him.
