An introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century French artist Paul Cezanne, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.
Chronicles the life of artist Paul Gauguin, describing his early struggles and successes, his painting style, the impact he had on the art world, and other related topics.
the revolutionary decade that gave the world Impressionism
King, Ross
2006
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.
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.
