painters

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, discussing her cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

A guide to understanding Belgian artist Rene Magritte, providing information about his early life and career, discussing his influence on pop culture, and telling the stories behind several of his works. Includes sixty-six illustrations.

A guide to understanding Jackson Pollock, examining the truths and myths about his life, explaining the Abstract Expressionism movement with which his work is associated, and discussing his unique style of painting. Includes over fifty illustrations.

Reproductions and text present critical commentary on the artist and his work.

Discusses the life and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera, and her international reputation.

A fictional account of Vincent Van Gogh's life where he refused to bow to convention and his paintings broke every rule yet brought a new kind of beauty to ravish the human eye.

Contains thirty-two full-color plates with detailed captions, a chronology, and an essay on the painter.

Celebrates the life and work of the American artist renowned for her luminous paintings of children and mothers.

Describes the life and work of the French Post-Impressionist artist, who tried new ideas in painting to express his love of nature.