Great artists

Examines the life and accomplishments of Frida Kahlo, a twentieth-century Mexican artist known for her autobiographical paintings.

Looks at the life and career of late nineteenth-century Austrian painter Gustave Klimt.

Presents a short biography of Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor, Michelangelo, describing his childhood and apprenticeship as well as his many masterpieces which includes the statue "David" and his famous fresco in the Sistine Chapel.

A short biography that introduces French painter Paul Ce?anne, his works, and his painting style.

A short biography that introduces Georges Seurat, his works, and his painting style.

A short biography that introduces E?douard Manet, his works, and his painting style.

A short biography that introduces Leonardo da Vinci, his works, and his painting style.

Van Gogh remains the ultimate example of the tortured artistic genius. His entire life was a struggle against poverty and mental disorder. But hundreds of canvases that he painted prior to his death are today recognized as masterpieces. Learn more about Van Gogh's life, artistic style and techniques, explore the historical context of his life and work, and begin to understand his creative process. The program includes on-location footage and commentary by world renowned art experts.

When one thinks of Georges Seurat, one artistic technique should come to mind: pointillism. Through Seurat's study of color and light, he came to use tiny dots to create gorgeous, unique colors. Readers see full-color photographs of some of his most famous pieces, such as A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte. Close-up images of small parts of the works call readers' attention to interesting details, like the child in this painting who's looking straight out of the canvas. Through clear instructions, readers can learn how to do a pointillist painting, too--if they have the patience!.

Readers are introduced to Van Gogh through biography and many of his works. Each of the featured paintings is shown in full color and details are brought to the reader’s attention. Readers learn all about Van Gogh’s signature style of thick, paint-filled brushstrokes built upon each other in uneven layers. Then, they can learn to imitate him!.