art

"Introduces young readers to twenty-six contemporary artists from Africa and of African descent, working in everything from painting, sculpture, and drawing--to ceramics, installation art, and sound art"--Provided by publisher.

"Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes."-- Publisher marketing.

A visual guide to art that discusses the definition of art, media and materials, subjects and categories, elements of art, and movements.

"The imaginary art museum: an educational, inspiring experience without the constraints of space and time. Discover beautiful reproductions from pre-history to the present, arranged in easy-to-navigate, colour-coded wings, galleries, and rooms, each with an informative narrative guide. Marvel at its remarkable range of styles and mediums--from classic to contemporary, and from paintings and sculptures to photographs and textiles. With floor plans to follow and interactive cross-referencing activities, this museum-in-a-book is the perfect introduction to the history of human creativity"--Amazon.

"When a boy notices the new girl collecting litter on their walks home, he wants to know why. She shows him the mural she's created that reminds her of the home she left behind. They both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend"--Provided by publisher.

When her school has an art show, Olive Oh is thrilled. Being creative is what she does best. But as she sees what her classmates create, she starts having doubts. What if they are better artists than she is? Or worse, what if she's all out of creative ideas?.

"How does an artist make a sculpture or a painting? What tools do they use? What happens to the artwork next? This fun, inside look at the life of an artwork shows the journey of two artists' work from studio to exhibition. Stopping along the way we meet colorful characters--curators, photographers, shippers, museum visitors, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, and his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties"--Provided by publisher.

Guides artists and inspiring artists through the world of art, covering where to begin, the materials and equipment used for different mediums, the basics of using each medium, how to preserve the art, and more.