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!.
During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci studied math, mapmaking, geography, and more. However, he may be best known as a painter and sculptor. The Mona Lisa remains a famous painting that is studied by art students and historians alike.
Profiles the life and art of Degas and discusses what his everyday life was like, how his work was influenced by society, what methods he used, and other related topics.
Provides insight into the life and work of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, discussing the influence of his friends and family on his art, the meanings of his paintings, reaction to his work, and other topics.
Examines the society and art of the world in which Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn lived and worked; and provides information about his life, vision, and lasting influence.
Profiles the life and art of Renoir and discusses what his everyday life was like, what techniques he used, how his work was influenced by society, and other related topics.
Examines the society and art of the world in which Spanish artist Pablo Picasso lived and worked; and provides information about his life, vision, and lasting influence.
Examines the society and art of the world in which French artist Claude Monet lived and worked; and provides information about his life, vision, and lasting influence.
Studies the life and work of Manet and discusses how his family influenced his work, what his paintings really mean, who they were made for, and other related topics.
