Adventures in art

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the history, lifestyle, art, and culture of the Aztecs.

Profiles the life and work of painter Gustav Klimt and discusses how his fascination with precious metals and stones influenced his art.

Contains photographs of wooden African animal masks and provides information about their symbolism and the ceremonies in which they are used.

Presents information about the modern American artist, Keith Haring, along with a number of his pictures accompanied by "stories" about what they depict.

Intersperses details about the life of Russian artist Marc Chagall with illustrations and analyses of his paintings.

Introduces children to the art of Salvador Dali, providing a discussion of his life, and an overview of his dream-like paintings.