painting

Presents a brief, illustrated retelling of Mark Twain's classic story of Tom Sawyer and how he tricked his friends into painting a fence.

Studies the factors and experiences that led to the development of Impressionism.

Explores four important painting techniques--chiaroscuro, sfumato, incollato, and impasto--demonstrating how they are used to paint various literary works.

Profiles fifty influential painters and discusses how they inspired other artists and art movements.

Contains sixty color plates that showcase works by surrealist artist Rene Magritte, and includes an essay that examines major themes in his work.

Provides guidance for artists, profiling thirty-six of the most commonly used painters' colors and presenting more than thirty explained mixing charts.