Basic art series 2.0

" ... presents the prime protagonists of Cubism, with work from artists including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Fernand Leger, Juan Gris, Albert Gleizes, and Robert Delaunay"--Publisher provided.

Provides a critical assessment of the life and work of twentieth-century American pop artist Andy Warhol.

"Sometimes considered the first avant-garde art movement, the Pre-Raphaelites rejected their era's dominant artistic theories for what they saw as a more spiritual, naturalistic and intensely personal approach. Fascinated by the romantic aspects of medieval culture and the vivid, jewel-like colors of Quattrocento art, the movement abhorred the Classical poses and composition of Raphael and those influenced by him-hence the group's name-and the influence of Sir Joshua Reynolds . . . This book examines the group's emergence, development, influence, and subsequent demise"--OCLC.

Profiles the life and work of Michelangelo, discussing both his popular and lesser-known artistic creations, his impact on the art world, and his inspirations. Includes full-color reproductions of his paintings and sculptures.

Surveys the life and work of twentieth-century artist Henri Matisse, and includes over eighty color and black-and-white illustrations.

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American artist Jackson Pollock, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

Full-color reproductions of paintings and text provide an introduction to the life, style, and techniques of French Impressionist artist Claude Monet.

A collection of woodcuts and lithographs by twentieth-century graphic artist M.C. Escher.