criticism and interpretation

Provides an assessment of the life and work of Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian, the founder of Cubism, and includes reproductions of over sixty key paintings from every stage of his career.

A study of Georges Braque's artwork and paintings that includes recollections of his friends revealing the man behind his works.

Presents full color reproductions of sixty-nine works by Jasper Johns, a twentieth-century artist associated with both the Abstract Expressionist and Pop movements, and includes text discussing his life, career, and influence on modern American art.

An illustrated overview of the life and work of twentieth-century British artist David Hockney, discussing his early paintings, tracing the different trends he has followed during his career, and including statements by the artist, and notes on technique.

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.

Presents an introductory view to the full sweep of Picasso's diversity and abundance of works through text, commentaries, and illustrations.

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

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Othello," about the damage caused by deceit and jealousy, and includes margin notes; the lyrics and music to the "Willow" song; discussion, activity, essay, and project ideas; and background on the play's sources and criticism and Shakespeare's time and place.