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Introduces the art of Paul Klee, and includes questions and comments from children.

Simple text and bright illustrations describe the work of French painter, Henri Matisse, particularly his joyful use of color.

Presents sixty-two annotated plates of Michelangelo's sculptures, paintings, and architecture--commenting on the pieces' history, context, and current condition--along with biographical text.

Presents sixty-three annotated plates of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and sketches--commenting on the pieces' history, context, and current condition--along with biographical text.

Rhyming text provides a simple introduction to the work of French artist Claude Monet, featuring his Impressionist paintings of city and country scenes.

Reproduces fifty woodcuts by Vermont artist Mary Azarian, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal for "Snowflake Bentley, " grouped according to season, and includes a biographical essay by Azarian's friend Lilias Hart.

Presents a collection of eighty-seven abstract designs published in Paris during the 1920s featuring the art deco motif that was influenced by Cubism and other modernist movements.

In these pages we can see America through Rockwell's vivid and detailed artistry. Rockwell's favorite models were his family, friends , and neighbors.

A collection of fantasy artist Christensen's work, a combination of color, whimsy, literary allusion, and symbolism.