appreciation

Elizabeth D. Samet recounts her experiences working as an English teacher at West Point Military Academy, focusing on how her former students' experiences in war have transformed the way she viewed literature, which often romanticizes the realities of combat.

Tom Sullivan and Paul Harris are determined to unlock the centuries old mystery behind an ancient Renaissance text before their graduation from Princeton, but just as they are about to discover its secrets, the campus is rocked with a series of suspicious deaths.

Discusses paintings that tell a story and gives examples which readers can follow to create their own stories in paint.

Showcases eleven masterpieces by a variety of painters including Vermeer, Turner, Whistler, Monet,and others, looking at them in full and in detail to discover how the artists used the elements of light and shadow in their work. Includes suggested activities.

Briefly recounts the role of Renoir, along with his fellow artists, in the development of a new type of painting known as Impressionism.

Examines the life and work of the Spanish artist, describing and giving examples of his art.

Invites the reader to find out which art dealer is responsible for forged paintings which are about to be sold.

Examines the life and work of the American painter known for splattering, throwing, or dripping paint onto canvases.

Discusses painting from an artist's viewpoint and uses specific examples to point out how to discover the details in a painting.

Introduces ways of seeing, experiencing, and appreciating art through the examination of contemporary American works.