Lives of the artists

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing how he developed his artistic style, why he was unsuccessful during his life, how his work became popular decades after his death, and other related topics.

Examines the life and long career of nineteenth-century French artist Claude Monet, a painter associated with the impressionist movement, looking at his evolving style, discussing historic events that were taking place during his lifetime, and considering Monet's legacy to other artists.

Presents a collection of full-color illustrated reproductions of the works of fifteenth-century artist, Sandro Botticelli, depicting his mastery of religious and allegorical paintings of the European Renaissance.

Easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the life and work of twentieth-century artist Pablo Picasso.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and work of fifteenth-century artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Chronicles the life of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, describing his accomplishments, his artistic techniques, his other areas of study, and the world in which he lived, and features more than one hundred illustrations.