art

Presents information about thirteen mysteries from the art world, including questions about the Mona Lisa, van Gogh, and the street artist Banksy.

Abandoned by his mother, thirteen-year-old Heck tries to survive on his own as his mind bounces between the superhero character he imagines himself to be and the harsh reality of his life.

Describes art, architecture, and crafts in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century.

After glimpsing a hint of his destiny in a mysterious tapestry, twelve-year-old Max McDaniels becomes a student at Rowan Academy, where he trains in "mystics and combat" in preparation for war with an ancient enemy that has been kidnapping children like him.

Captioned photographs, supported by informative text, provide a lens through which to explore and explain the lives and work of fifty great artists from throughout history.

Explores a wide range of arts including painting, drama, sculpture, film making, music, and architecture.

An illustrated account of the family, friends, and local characters who served as Rockwell's models, and an explanation of his working procedures. A directory leads readers to reproductions of the paintings in which each person appeared.

Describes how to draw cats by learning their anatomy and features, a step-bystep demonstration of drawing and analyzing the finished product.