art appreciation

A brief biography of the artist and sculptor accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

Examines the life and work of Dom?nikos Theotok?poulos, the sixteenth-century artist who created his greatest works in Spain where he was known as "El Greco.".

Introduces thirty-five famous paintings, including a reproduction of each piece accompanied by a simple analysis of the work.

Examines how people have been depicted working on farms, in factories and offices, and at home in works of art from different time periods and places.

An exploration of painting through 2000 years of art history, focusing on self-portraits by such artists as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gorky, and Picasso.

Explores such art topics as style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Raphael.

The author/illustrator describes how his mother's wish to spend her birthday visiting an art museum with her family changed the course of his life forever.

Looks at how various artists have depicted families in their work, and discusses some of the techniques they use to capture the human face and form. Includes activities.

Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter Mary Cassat, describing and giving examples of her art.

Explains some basic techniques of Da Vinci by analyzing several of his better-known paintings.