food in art

Readers will love making an exception to the rule of not playing with your food. They can create edible or non-edible masterpieces from everyday food items with easy-to-follow instructions and clear, step-by-step photographs. Readers will be captivated by the creative use of food and will be entertained for hours.

Contains essays that explore the world of cafes, restaurants, and auberges and their influence on the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, describes the development and restoration of the Maison de Van Gogh, the last place the artist lived and worked, and features nearly fifty regional recipes from the Auberge Ravoux cafe.

Provides four-step demonstrations that show how to use simple lines and shapes to draw different foods, including muffins, eggs, hot dogs, and other items.

A collection of photographs capturing fruits and vegetables with surprisingly lifelike expressions.

Contains illustrations and descriptions of various works of art that feature food, including selections by Andy Warhol, Jan Vermeer, Erro, and others.

Suggests activities for designing and experimenting with crafts based on food, such as French potato prints and Mexican pinatas.