art appreciation

A tale set against the backdrop of Kenya's poverty-stricken slums and luxury resorts follows the experiences of a young drug runner who makes deliveries to a reclusive artist before his witness of murder leads to his adoption by a woman who tests his sense of morality.

Presents an introduction to the life and art of American pop artist Andy Warhol, discussing his working methods and sources of inspiration, and telling about his special exhibition of paintings of toys.

An introduction to the life and work of the nineteenth-century English painter, Joseph Turner, describing the development of his techniques and showing some of his different paintings.

Introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.

Introduces the life and work of Paul Klee, discussing his early years, life in Switzerland and Germany, and development as an artist.

Analyzes several of the seventy known "Peaceable Kingdoms", particularly the 1824 one, painted by the nineteenth-century Quaker minister, Edward Hicks.

Examines how artists throughout history used their imagination to create works of art that expressed their own views and those of the culture in which they lived. Also includes instructions for related projects and brief biographies of the artists mentioned in the text.

Examines the depiction of conflict and war in the art of various cultures throughout history. Also includes instructions for related projects and brief biographies of the artists mentioned in the text.

On a visit to an art museum, a young girl takes a magical journey into the works of some of the world's greatest artists, where she dances with Degas' ballerina, plays guitar with Picasso's musicians, and floats on Monet's lily pad.