painting

Presents several of twentieth-century American artist Grant Wood's paintings, including "American Gothic, " and describes the influence of his childhood, family, and small-town life on his work.

Profiles ninety of the world's most renowned paintings, presenting color reproductions and brief essays on the artists, the development of each work, and responses to the works through the ages.

A collection of true stories recounting the behind-the-scenes scandals, secrets, and unique circumstances surrounding the creation and survival of twenty-six legendary works of art.

Describes the materials and techniques of painting with oils, discussing colors and color mixing, thinning pigments, glazes, and other topics, and includes a series of guided exercises.

Provides step-by-step instructions for capturing light in watercolor and oil paintings, discussing transparency, translucence, luminosity, and reflection.

Shows how to paint landscapes with oils and watercolors, presenting step-by-step demonstrations and technique exercises.

Teaches the basics of linear perspective; presents exercises that explore how to solve problems, followed with analysis; and discusses ways of creating depth without lines.

Presents progressive lessons in line drawing and shade drawing, presenting illustrated, step-by-step instructions for "learning by doing" exercises, a "learning to see" analysis section following each exercise, and chapter-end "sketchbook" sections designed to help readers analyze difficulties in their work and develop skills.

Explains the importance of light and shadow in drawing, with an overview of basic and more advanced methods for rendering light and shadow in drawings, with tips for overcoming challenges and enhancing composition.

Introduces the basic techniques of drawing, providing a brief look at materials, and featuring lessons and exercises that focus on how to see objects and translate that information into lines on paper.