In my gallery

The work of post-impressionists is some of the best known art in the world. Vincent van Goh was a post-impressionist painter, and so was Paul Cezanne! Readers learn all about these famous post-impressionists in this book alongside a friendly gallery worker guide. The main features and techniques of post-impressionism are covered, and activities help readers create their own post-impressionist masterpieces! Including examples of famous post-impressionist works, an explanation of what an art gallery is, and a quiz to aid in comprehension, this book is a great introduction to an important movement in art history.

"Andy Warhol's Cambell's soup cans and bananas grace t-shirts, handbags, and posters all over the world. Roy Lichtenstein's . . . style has influenced . . . artists of all kinds. This is pop art! One of . . . art movements in history, the techniques and personalities of artists will engage readers from their first look. A . . . gallery worker guides readers through the specifics of pop art as well as what an art gallery is. Activities invite readers to try out . . . pop artists' techniques for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"To many, impressionist painters are the best known. From Edgar Degas to Mary Cassatt, the impressionists created beautiful works that are found in museums all over the world--and even more prints of them are found in homes! This book profiles some of these big-name impressionists and shows their famous pieces. Guided by a friendly gallery worker, readers investigate what features one finds in impressionist works as well as the differences between a gallery and a museum. Activities throughout the book encourage readers to try their hand at impressionist techniques and ideas"--Provided by the publisher.