Art collections

Art, religion, and function are naturally commingled in the beautiful and useful objects created by the native peoples of North America, and these works reflect a tradition that is still alive -- as evidenced by today's Native American artists -- if not thriving. This volume, illustrated with 119 beautiful full-color reproductions provides a unique look at the rich variety of Native American art from centuries past to the present day.

The artistic masterpieces of Chinese civilizations from the Neolithic period to the twentieth century -- encompassing sculpture, paintings, drawings, and pottery -- are detailed in this illuminating volume, illustrated with 105 magnificent museum-quality reproductions.

Even though most artists down through the ages have found painting children a daunting challenge, there are a few more satisfying results than the innocence, the joy and often the mischief of childhood captured for all time.

This book provides a unique look at the rich variety of art created from centuries ago to the present day, reflecting an enduring culture and era.

Text and illustrations look at some of the great masterpieces of the world from the beginning of recorded civilization through the twentieth century.

Certain artists stand out among their contemporaries; they were prodigies, master artists. Biographical and critical details on sixty master artists, along with over one hundred color reproductions of great works, illuminate the pages of this beautiful, informative volume--.