art appreciation

Explains the historical and literary backgrounds of the subjects of paintings by Paolo Uccello, Fra Angelico, Raphael, Titian, Pieter Bruegel, Joseph Wright of Derby, Jacques-Louis David, Turner, Millais, Picasso, and several other artists from ancient times through the twentieth century.

Describes the art and artists of the Renaissance in the fourteenth century, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, and subjects such as religion, myths, light, and dark.

Invites the reader to take a closer look at paintings by such artists as Botticelli, Bruegel, Velasquez, Copley, and Van Gogh, providing information about the artist, subject, and medium of each work of art.

A spot-the-difference game, mystery story, and art book in which readers try to tell which paintings are genuine and which are forgeries. Includes magnifying glass and split-page format.

Discusses the life and work of French post-impressionist artist Henri Matisse.

Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century artist Norman Rockwell, who painted familiar everyday scenes that people felt were part of their own lives.

Surveys the subject matter and techniques used by various artists and movements in Europe and North America in the twentieth century, discussing such topics as cubism, abstract art, and pop art.

A collection of biographical sketches of European and American painters from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries.

Suggests ways to look at the murals and other paintings of this twentieth-century Mexican artist while also indicating development of his style and offering some biographical information.

Examines the life and art of Rembrandt against the historical, political, and religious background of the period.