Discovering art

Born in the mid-1800's, the Impressionist movement redefined the way artists approached their craft, opening the doors to previously unheard-of freedom in methods, viewpoint, and execution. This book examines Impressionist art the tools, the techniques, the artists, and the artwork that so many generations have come to know and love.

Sculptors bring stone, clay, bronze, and found objects to life, giving inert substance emotional depth and artistic significance. Sculpture explores the methods, the materials, the artists, and artworks that have made a lasting impact on society from Classical Greece to the twenty-first century.

Looks at the pioneers, the innovators, and the creative techniques of anime and manga.

Explores the history of animation around the world.

Graphic artists are responsible for creating the layouts of books and magazines, political posters, and the design and packaging of almost every product imaginable. This book examines graphic art, the tools, the techniques, the artists, and the artwork that so many generations have come to know and love.

Examines how different artists from around the world have portrayed various occupations throughout history.

Examines some of the ways that food has been represented in art around the world and throughout history.

A brief examination of the ways artists from all over the world have portrayed water in their art.

A brief examination of the ways artists from all over the world and throughout history have portrayed animals in their art.