criticism and interpretation

A brief biography of the artist and sculptor accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

Analyzes several of young adult author Robert Cormier's novels and novellas, from 1974's "The Chocolate War" to 2001's "The Rag and Bone Shop.".

Discusses the life and works of Steven Spielberg through a series of frequently asked questions.

We learn of his encounters with the vast population that surrounds Leonardo: great and lesser academics, collectors and curators, devious dealers and unctuous auctioneers, major scholars and authors and pseudohistorians and fantasists; but also how he has grappled with swelling legions of 'Leonardo loonies', walked on the eggshells of vested interests in academia and museums, and fended off fusillades of non-Leonardos, sometimes more than one a week.

Explores the life, work, and creative inspiration of children's book writer Maurice Sendak, highlighting the importance of his book "Outside Over There" for showcasing Sendak's creative side.

"Explores the meaning of the frontier throughout the full sweep of U.S. history--from the American Revolution to the War of 1898, the New Deal to the election of 2016"--Amazon.

"This comprehensive study of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) pairs a detailed monograph on his life and art with a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings."--Jacket.

Presents a biographical sketch of nineteenth-century American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, and features a series of essays that examine his works within specific contexts that show how Hawthorne's writing reflected his concerns with issues such as women's rights, the status of children, and mesmerism.