A unique and exciting introduction to art appreciation that grows with the young reader. More than 100 famous paintings are exquisitely reproduced in full color to illustrate a child's first words and concepts, such as numbers, shapes, and opposites.
Young readers will obtain a light-hearted ye t realistic overview of the celebrated artist''s life and wor k, enhanced by Venezia''s illustrations and story line. '
This guide to the ancient art of Chinese brush painting is suitable for anyone ages eight and up. The instructions guide the beginner through basic painting styles and their symbolic meanings, with tips on form, structure, and brush techniques, plus a guide to composition and framing. The kit contains four palettes of ink, two brushes, inkstone, ...
Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents a diverse collection of twenty well-known paintings which show how, through the centuries, artists have hidden small details to be discovered by curious eyes.
I Can Finger Paint contains inspiring colour illustrations, large photographs and minimal text, which wi ll give children and their parents the confidence to try the many satisfying activities. '
By presenting brief discussions about famous works of art along with a series of questions, this book provides readers with an introduction to fine art. Includes related activities and a "search-and-find" quiz.
Part of the "Eyewitness Art" series, this book examines impressionism, looking at the lives of many of the most famous impressionists such as Monet and Renoir, and gives a detailed analysis of the major works of key figures in the movement. The books include information on artists' materials, personal letters, people and sketchbooks which help to ...
'Painting is to dream', said Hundertwasser. 'When the dream is over, I don't remember anything I dreamed about. The painting, however, remains. It is the harvest of my dream'. This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist and architect who dedicated his life to the ...
Degas is famous for his ballerina paintings, but as young Kristin learns more about him she finds a lot more about his art to like. Full-color illustrations.
Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917) first became interested in ballet in the 1860s and spent years studying the movements of ballerinas. Some of his most famous paintings and sketches are reproduced here for children and aspiring dancers. Angela Wenzel is also the author of "Gustav Klimt: Silver, Gold and Precious Stones" and "Rene Magritte: Now You See It ...
This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone aspiring to learn the captivating art of watercolor. The kit not only provides all the art tools needed, it also includes an inspiring project book that will teach you how to use those materials effectively. The project book covers the essentials of watercolor painting, from basic strokes and special ...
Part of the "Eyewitness Art" series, this book explores in depth the personality behind the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Also covered will be the important events, the key influences and the people - patrons, enemies, friends and lovers - who shaped the artist's life and work. Specially taken photographs of the works of art, with many close-up ...
"The core of Kurelek's psyche lay in a complex relation to his father...(his) drive to understand that man and his cultural heritage lay behind the...desire to see and visually record this village. It is poignant...that these should be the last works from Kurelek's hand". -- Ottawa Citizen
Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be Alexander Sturgis See how the magic of art can make ceilings and walls disappear, eyes follow you around a room, and images appear from nowhere. Discover how artists have used clever trompe l'oeil illusions for thousands of years to fool the eye into thinking a flat surface is really three ...
Combining clear, entertaining prose, imaginative layouts, and stunning color reproductions of some of the world's greatest paintings--culled from the collection of the National Gallery, London--"Looking at Pictures" teaches children to enjoy and respond to art on their own. Includes works by Van Eyck, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Matisse, Picasso, and ...
Creating with strings, fingers, rollers, straws, and other super techniques: no wonder this entry in Lark's fabulous new art series will have kids saying ""I love to paint!"" It's amazing what even the littlest ones can achieve when they practice on projects that feel like pure fun--not work. And one look at these cheerful, kid-friendly ...
This exciting series gives aspiring artists the knowledge they need to create beautiful drawings and paintings, no matter what previous art experience they've had. Each title provides simple step-by-step instructions for rendering a variety of subjects, as well as clear, uncomplicated instruction to aid the beginning artist with a specific medium. ...
The Art Magic series is perfect for creative kids ages 6 through 12 who want to make fun and easy craft projects. These first four books offer a variety of exciting themes sure to appeal to every child. And whether used as rainy day entertainment or party ideas for parents, these titles will have kids laughing, playing and occupied for hours on ...
Fandex brings the world of Western art to your fingertips with a field guide to painters, their legacies, and the often-extreme lives they led. A chronology from Giotto, the first modern painter, to Frank Stella, whose black paints proclaimed "what you see is what you see." Here is Michelangelo, who resented having to paint the Sistine Chapel ...
This exciting series gives aspiring artists the knowledge they need to create beautiful drawings and paintings, no matter what previous art experience they've had. Each title provides simple step-by-step instructions for rendering a variety of subjects, as well as clear, uncomplicated instruction to aid the beginning artist with a specific medium. ...
Have you ever dreamed of painting a masterpiece? With this new Fine Art Studio Painting kit, you'll get everything you need to feel confident with a paintbrush. This unique, all-inclusive kit is filled with detailed illustrations, photographs and diagrams, and includes seven tubes of acrylic paint, three brushes, a spatula, two acetate overlays, ...
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