portraits

Presents an annotated edition of the novel about Dorian Gray, a handsome youth who is corrupted into a life of terrible evil by Lord Henry Wotton; and includes backgrounds, reviews and reactions, and a selection of critical essays.

John D. and his Uncle David, the world-famous portrait artist, write letters reporting their efforts to find elusive prankster Br'er Rabbit, aided by his favorite victim, Br'er Fox, and other familiar characters.

Presents portraits by famous artists, using transparent pages which permit the reader to discover interesting aspects of the paintings.

Presents an annotated edition of the novel about Dorian Gray, a handsome youth who is corrupted into a life of terrible evil by Lord Henry Wotton.

A naive young man is lured into a life of depravity, which is reflected on his portrait while his face remains perfect.

An exquisitely beautiful young man in Victorian England retains his youthful and innocent appearance over the years while his portrait reflects both his age and evil soul as he pursues a life of decadence and corruption. Illustrated sidebar notes provide historical background to the text.

Presents six portraits to be used as starting points for exploring various artistic techniques. Includes instructions and examples for creating one's own work.

A young girl draws a family portrait, then makes it more accurate by adding common objects to show aspects of each member's personality, such as her father's playfulness, her mother's sweetness, and her brother's strength.

Michelin paints portraits that do not flatter her sitters but she learns an enduring lesson when she must paint her kindly aunt and uncle.