These books are without a doubt the definitive-and most entertaining- biographies of artists for young readers. Author/artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easyto- read text and full-color reproductions of the masters' artwork. These books will help children "get to know" the world's greatest artists! THE FEATURES . Unique format with humorous, cartoon-like original illustrations by the author . Perfect for art appreciation studies . Photo captions that include where famous historical works of art can be viewed . Excellent preparation for a museum trip . www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information. WHAT'S NEW IN THE REVISED EDITIONS . A timeline of the artist's life .An original commissioned map that ighlights important places in the artist's life .Fun quiz with answer section that provides the child with more historical information on each artist and tests their knowledge too! . Comprehensive glossary to support content . Index to make navigating subject matter easier.
Surveys the life and work of eighteenth-century Spanish artist Francisco Goya; provides analyses of his masterpieces; discusses the historical and social context in which Goya created; and includes over three hundred color reproductions of his art.
Provides a short biography of the life and career of Spanish painter Francisco Goya, whose style of painting led to new discoveries in the world of modern art.
Robert Hughes explores the world of Goya and gives a very personal commentary on his paintings, charting his achievements as a court painter, satirist, and war reporter, and finally as the topographer of the inner self, madness, fear, and despair.
