painting

"Each of my paintings" said Picasso, "is an aggregate of deconstructions". This provides the central theme for Ferrier's book which dissects the painter's art and demonstrates how, beginning with Les Demoiselles d'Avignon in 1907 and exploring all the subsequent periods, Picasso's genius can be explained in terms of his consistent questioning of what is visible.

A guide to creating science fiction art, explaining how to plan, conceptualize, render, and finish compositions, includes inspirational ideas, tips, and techniques.

Offers step-by-step instructions and tips on drawing and painting characters, creatures, and landscapes of fantasy worlds with traditional and digital media; and includes a gallery of finished illustrations.

Presents seventy paintings by nineteenth-century artist Vincent van Gogh from the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, representing every period of the painter's career; and includes biographical and critical essays, as well as information about the museum.

Defines and charts the development of Impressionism, and includes over eighty color and black-and-white illustrations.