Art

A look at the lives and works of inventive artists in 20th century America.

Describes the evolution of Latino art in America through discussion of various artistic movements and important Latino artists.

Examines African American painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, basketry, and other fine arts, tracing the development of these arts from their roots in West Africa and discussing the achievements of African American artists through three centuries.

An illustrated survey of the art and culture of Renaissance Europe.

Uses detailed line and airbrush renderings as well as color photographs, maps, and drawings to explain this type of art.

A boy with a natural love for art learns about Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and other Impressionist painters.

Translated from Italian. Guide to artists, their works, and artistic movements from the 14th century to the present.

Examines the art of ancient Rome, including painting, mosaic, sculpture, and architecture.

Examines the art of ancient Greece, including mosaics, pottery, sculpture, architecture, and paintings.

Profiles major artists of the Impressionist era, which some say was the beginning of modern art, in the context of the political, economic, and other changes occurring throughout the world at the same time.

Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings of animals by such artists as Albrecht Durer, Paul Klee, and Robert Rauschenberg, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on each artist and painting.

Presents twelve works of art featuring people at play accompanied by information about the artists, their style, and the techniques displayed in each work. Includes questions to stimulate discussion.

Examines how the four elements have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

Examines how families have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

Examines how people have been depicted working on farms, in factories and offices, and at home in works of art from different time periods and places.

Examines how humans have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

Examines how various elements of the weather have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

Discusses the leading artists and the main works of pop art.

A biography of the African-American artist who grew up in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance and became one of the most renowned painters of the life of his people.

Describes Surrealism, which featured bizarre works focusing on dreams, psychological states, chance, and other ways of rejecting everyday logic, provides information on famous Surrealist artists, and illustrates their major works.

A young boy is fascinated by the life and paintings of the French painter Rousseau. He discovers many things about the artist and how he painted the exotic but primitive pictures.

Describes the art of the Australian Aborigines including rock painting and engraving as well as sand and bark painting; also discusses the symbolism found in these works.

Tells the stories of adults and children who are moved to create art even in the most difficult circumstances, discussing work done by people with mental disabilities, prisoners, slaves, ghetto students, and others, and includes examples of their art.

Gabriella discovers the art of the Flemish painter best known for his landscapes and lively peasant scenes.

When a small boy visits his friend Nicholas, he learns about a famous Russian-born painter, Marc Chagall.

Presents twelve color reproductions of landscape paintings by such artists as Vincent Van Gogh, M.C. Escher, and Georgia O'Keeffe, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on each artist and painting.

Tells the history of Cubism and looks at some of its leading works and figures in this puzzling modern art movement.

Fascinated by the Mona Lisa, young girl asks her uncle about the man who painted it. So begins a lively exchange of letters about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.

Schoolchildren attend an art workshop at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, where they discover the paintings of Edgar Degas.

Introduces the Western painters, sculptors, and printmakers from the Middle Ages through the present, and describes concepts, major schools, and movements of Western art from abstraction to vorticism. 6 Volumes

Well-illustrated introduction to the art and artists of the Middle Ages.

Discusses the leading artists and the main works of Impressionism.

Suggests ways to look at the murals and other paintings of this twentieth-century Mexican artist while also indicating development of his style and offering some biographical information.

Learn how artists tell a story in a painting, and study the classic legends and religious symbolism that play such significant roles in the meaning of art.

An illustrated biography of Andy Warhol, discussing his early life, his family, school, work as an illustrator, and fame as a pop artist. Includes a time line and glossary.

Introduces tangible and abstract components of art, and the many forms art can take including sculpture, pottery, painting, photographs, and even furniture and cities.

Many examples of humor as used in all types of art - clay, drawing, sculpture, acrylics, etc.

Introduces painting and art collections to young people by presenting paintings from the National Gallery in London.

Pairs twenty works of art by African-American artists with twenty poems by twenty African-American poets.

Looks at the history of comic book art and artists, from its earliest days to the current popular culture obsession with comics.

Discusses the nature, subject matter, and techniques of modern sculpture and presents such contemporary artists as Red Grooms, Viola Frey, and George Segal.

A visual history of pop art in America.

In photographs, poetry, and paintings we travel to villages and cities on all six continents.

Covers color mixing, complementary colors, composition, high- and low-key colors, seasonal light, and abstract color.

Most art instruction books are much too general for the beginner.

Most art instruction books are much too general for the beginner.

Most art instruction books are much too general for the beginner.

Most art instruction books are much too general for the beginner.

Describes the origins and histories of one hundred dragons and fantasy beasts, includes illustrations of each creature, and offers tips on design and development.

Tells the life story of Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo, studying various examples and aspects of his work as well as the major artistic and cultural developments of his time.

A school boy begins a day of discovery after he chases his dog into an old building that turns out to be where the artist Pablo Picasso lived and worked.

Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Mixed Media shows you everything you need to know about combining different media creatively. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques.

The DK Art School series provides all the fundamental techniques both adult and juvenile artists need. At the heart of each book are twelve projects that explore the methods of the great masters. Each specially commissioned painting is broken down in step-by-step color photos that show every stage of its creation. Lists of materials, subjects, and techniques complete each volume. 300 color photos.

An investigation into the life and work of a major French artist.

Describes the 1994 discovery made in Chauvet, France, of a cave with Stone Age rock paintings, and discusses the significance of cave art to people living in prehistoric as well as modern times.

Presented in story form, this book discusses Van Gogh's life and painting career in an informal, easy-to-understand manner.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different aircraft and spacecraft including a Boeing 747, a U-2, and a hang glider.

Introduces children to drawings and cartoons, focusing on their artistic aspects and the various ways they have been used throughout history as works of art.

Describes the characteristics of acrylic paints, demonstrates various painting techniques, and discusses brushes, papers, and canvas.

Describes useful materials, including pencils, pens, chalks, pastels, and papers, and covers line drawing, form, tone, layout, natural forms, landscapes, figures, portraits, and gestures.

Describes the characteristics of pastels, demonstrates a variety of techniques, and looks at papers, tools, equipment, and types of pastels.

A step-by-step guide to drawing outer space creatures.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different animals.

Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a variety of athletes from a number of action perspectives.

Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a variety of cats, including domestic breeds, wild cats, cuddly kittens, and celebrity cats.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing pets.

Step-by-step illustrations and instructions teach children how to draw disgusting aliens of various shapes and sizes, with slimy tentacles, sharp teeth, ugly features, and strange skin.

Provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for drawing different monsters, including a skeleton, a vampire, and a mummy.

Describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted both traditional and contemporary subjects, including children, family scenes, astronauts, and the poor.

Surveys the life and work of the well-known seventeenth-century Dutch artist and discusses the reasons for the rise and fall of artists' reputations.

An introduction to the life and art of the Italian grotesque painter, Giuseppe Arcimboldi.

A study of the art and life of French artist Claude Monet.

A biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, written as a child's school report. Features photos of Kahlo and reproductions of her paintings.

A collection of short biographical sketches of famous artists emphasizing their unique personalities and the impressions they made on the people who knew them.

A guide designed to teach beginners the essentials of watercolor still life painting.