criticism

Describes the career of French painter Edgar Degas, and presents and briefly discusses more than fifty of his masterpieces.

Chronicles the events that occurred in Paris between 1863 and 1874, and explores how those events influenced the Impressionist movement and the artists that created it.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author J.D. Salinger, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.

Contains fifteen critical essays in which contributors examine various aspects of English romantic poetry as seen in the works of Wordsworth, Yeats, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and others.

A study of Georges Braque's artwork and paintings that includes recollections of his friends revealing the man behind his works.

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, discussing her cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

A guide to understanding Belgian artist Rene Magritte, providing information about his early life and career, discussing his influence on pop culture, and telling the stories behind several of his works. Includes sixty-six illustrations.

A guide to understanding Jackson Pollock, examining the truths and myths about his life, explaining the Abstract Expressionism movement with which his work is associated, and discussing his unique style of painting. Includes over fifty illustrations.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Othello," about the damage caused by deceit and jealousy, and includes margin notes; the lyrics and music to the "Willow" song; discussion, activity, essay, and project ideas; and background on the play's sources and criticism and Shakespeare's time and place.

Presents the complete text of Shakespeare's dark comedy of exile, love, and redemption, and includes explanations of difficult words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and character notes, as well as a brief biography of Shakespeare, and photographs from various performances.