emotions in art

"'How are you feeling?' It's a difficult question to answer, let alone capture in visual form. But Manjit Thapp, popular Instagram artist and illustrator . . . does just that with touching honesty, exploring the depth, variety, and manifestation of the emotions that we all share, but often struggle to articulate. . . Thapp carries us along as she experiences various emotions throughout the year, working her way through the six seasons of the Indian calendar. From the spark of possibility and jolt of creativity in High Summer to the desolation and numbness of Winter, Thapp implores us to consider the seasons of our own emotional journeys and the moods that can change as quickly as the weather, allowing us to take stock and take comfort"--.

Looks at how artists throughout history have depicted different emotions and relationships in their work, profiles representative artists, and includes examples of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and other art forms that show family feelings, love, happiness, anger, grief , fear, and other emotions.

Presents sixteen famous works of art and discusses the feelings they encompass, introducing basic art concepts, styles, and techniques to children. Also includes brief artists' biographies, an annotated further-reading list, and lists of places to see each artist's work.

Shows how various artists have captured and depicted different emotions and expressions.