art

Surveys the history of painting and sculpture, from the earliest cave paintings to contemporary Oriental, Islamic, African, American, and European art forms.

Discusses how the works of artists from various periods and cultures captured the moods and activities of people. Examples of drawings and paintings are included.

Surveys the history of art in the western world from prehistoric cave paintings to modern abstracts emphasizing the major works and artists of each period. Includes a brief discussion of the art of Asia, Africa, and the South Seas.

Presents paintings, woodcuts, and a tapestry by notable artists expressing ideas about water in its various forms. Includes descriptive material about each artist and the accompanying work.

Instructions for turning the modeling material known as Plasticine (or a similar modeling clay) into flat pictures and three-dimensional objects.

An introduction to not only the art, but also to Michelangelo himself by detailing his inner struggles, his dedication, and his genius.

Explores some of the scientific principles in art and architecture, and includes twenty-five hands-on, illustrated experiments.

From the antiquity to the twentieth century, this sculpture collection offers a vision of western art. Here are the most sensual and harmonious masterworks to the most provocative and minimalist sculptures. These masterworks are a mirror of an era, of an artist and his public through this sculpture gallery. This book gives you a panoramic view of western sculpture. It also includes references, comments on masterworks and biographies.

An introductory survey of art from countries in the Americas and Africa, in West, South, and East Asia, and in Oceania, featuring color reproductions of masterpieces, highlights of specific artists and movements, a discussion of tools and techniques used, and a look at stylistic differences between artists and cultures.

An introductory survey of contemporary art, from the 1940s through the early twentieth century, featuring color reproductions of masterpieces, highlights of specific artists and movements, a discussion of tools and techniques used, and a look at stylistic influences between artists and cultures.