Art

A dictionary of terms and concepts related to art history and art techniques, including artists and schools of art.

Presents an introduction to modern art, including information on its development, from its beginning in the 1850s, to the first artists of the avant garde, with photographs and examples of over one hundred major works, and Internet links to more information of featured artists. and the works of related artists.

Includes background information and instructions for more than 100 craft projects from African, Native American, Eskimo, Asian, and Hispanic cultures.

Presents full-color illustrated photographs and drawings depicting Native American art and culture, and describes the history of several tribes, the beliefs and traditions, everyday life, and more.

Examines the art of Mexico and Central and South America, beginning in 20,000 B.C. and continuing through the late twentieth century, and considers art and artists in their wider social, historical, economic, and cultural contexts.

Surveys the subject matter and techniques used by various artists and movements in Europe and North America in the twentieth century, discussing such topics as cubism, abstract art, and pop art.

An illustrated history of art in the years between 1900 and 1910, looking at the different movements and artists that characterized the decade, and discussing their relationship to the social and cultural trends of the era.

This book discusses the art of the second decade in the twentieth century, including works by Vasily Kandinsky, Wyndham Lewis, Amedeo Modigliani, Piet Mondrian, Kasimir Malevich, and others.

An illustrated history of art in the years between 1940 and 1960, looking at the different movements and artists that characterized the decade, and discussing their relationship to the social and cultural trends of the era.

An illustrated history of art in the years between 1960 and 1980, looking at the different movements and artists that characterized the decade, and discussing their relationship to the social and cultural trends of the era.

An illustrated history of art in the years between 1980 and 2000, looking at the different movements and artists that characterized the decade, and discussing their relationship to the social and cultural trends of the era.

Discusses the spiritual aspects and practical applications of mehndi, the practice of painting designs on the body with henna, as well as some of the designs commonly used.

Introduces art through the ages, from Stonehenge, the pyramids, and Angkor Wat to the Renaissance, Rembrandt's workshop, African art, and surrealism.

Examines the ways that people are depicted in various kinds of art and describes some of the techniques used.

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

Collection of literature and art spanning the broad spectrum of cultures that make up the Hispanic-American heritage, from Spain and Portugal to Aztec and Maya, and from Christopher Columbus to César Chávez.

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

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.

Surveys the history of the arts in Mexico, discussing architecture, painting and sculpture, the performing arts, the literary arts, and Mexican folk art.

A biography of the noted Mexican muralist discussing his art, his political ties, and his relationship with the painter Frida Kahlo.

Discusses the subject matters and cultural significance of the rock art done by Indians in the Coso Range of California.

Reproducible materials for teachers to use to teach multicultural crafts for holidays and customs.

Uses quotations from Vincent van Gogh's correspondence with his brother Theo to describe the colors in his paintings, which are also reproduced in this book.

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

An introduction to the Caddo Indians that discusses their homes, clothing, tools, music, dance, art, and more. Includes instructions for an activity.

Examines the life and art of Rembrandt against the historical, political, and religious background of the period.

Examines, and gives instruction in, the different styles and techniques that can be used in drawing and painting landscapes and seascapes.

Describes various artists and their different themes in the world of art.

Examines the use of color in the works of great masters, from El Greco and Turner to Matisse and Klee.

An illustrated biography of Pablo Picasso, discussing his childhood in Spain, the blossoming of his artistic life, and his innovative style.

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.

Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Salvador Dali. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.

Contains profiles of fifteen artists who painted people, landscapes, and events in Texas, each including an original or imagined letter from the artist, and examples of his or her work.

Readers learn to draw various fairy tale-themed zendoodles.

Examines the life and career of artist Frederic Remington, best known for his sculptures and paintings depicting life in the American West during the frontier years.

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 how to use materials, from technical pens to paint brushes, to blot, stamp, and spatter in ink and watercolor to create texturing effects.

A look at the life and works of Salvador Dalí.

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

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing monsters, goons, and gruesome beasts.

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 fifty different breeds of dogs.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing different breeds of horses in a variety of poses.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing monsters and other assorted creatures. Includes Darth Vader, Frankenstein, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Jaws.

Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for drawing your favorite princesses.

Following easy step-by-step instructions, learn how to take simple lines and shapes and transform them into intricate cuddly cats, feisty foxes, darling dolphins, and more. With extra tips, tricks, and craft ideas, young artists of every ability will have fun drawing these tangled creations.

Following easy step-by-step instructions, learn how to take simple lines and shapes and transform them into intricate dainty daisies, frilly feathers, twisty trees, and more. With extra tips, tricks, and craft ideas, young artists of every ability will have fun drawing these tangled creations. Grab a pencil, relax, and draw your own nature zendoodles.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing pets.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing a family of comic superheroes and their crime-fighting associates.

Illustrations and text describe how to draw various kinds of dinosaurs.

Step-by-step illustrations and instructions teach children how to draw different types of cars, including classic cars from the 1950s, futuristic cars, drag racing cars, and race cars.

Step-by-step illustrations and instructions teach children how to draw manga warriors, including samurai, ninja spies, warrior robots, and more.

Step-by-step illustrations and instructions teach children how to draw different types of monster trucks, including Destructo, Sky Warrior, Raging Bull, and Krusher Kroc.

Discusses the style and technique of the Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti.

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.

Discusses the characteristics of the Post-Impressionism movement which began in the late 1880s and presents biographies of fifteen Post-Impressionist artists.

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

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

Text and colorful photographs introduce the skills and techniques associated with painting and provides activities involving mixing colors, painting portraits, and sketching outdoor landscapes.

Discover the theory and techniques of perspective, from the Renaissance to pop art.