Hodge, Susie

Explores 50 key works of art, from the cave paintings of Lascaux, France, to contemporary installations, discussing art movements, themes, and techniques.

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works - from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama - and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.

The Short Story of Women Artists' tells the full history - from the breakthroughs that women have made in pushing for parity with male artists, to the important contributions made to otherwise male-dominated artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of the full achievements that female artists have made.

"Extraordinary reference book of over eighty famous painters, their lives, their loves, and their iconic paintings"-- Provided by publisher.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of animals, including a periander swordtail butterfly, Arctic lemming, Agami Heron, and others.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period, Katsushika Hokusai.

"How do you sum up the . . . world of art in just 100 words? . . . From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a[n] . . . introduction to art from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces"--Back cover.

Teaches how to draw a variety of fashion figures including young women, men, and children.

"A collection of...examples of Art Nouveau...[that]...chronologically traces the development of the movement and shows how it impacted every artistic discipline, from painting and graphic arts to fashion, architecture, glasswork, metalwork and furnishings"--Back cover.