art

A chronological introduction to Western art, discussing a variety of artistic forms, movements, periods, and styles, and surveying the works of notable artists from ancient times through the late twentieth century.

Examines career opportunities in painting, sculpting, photography, museums, art galleries, and teaching. Includes interviews of persons working in art fields, success stories, tips, and suggestions.

Presents profiles of over eighty jobs in the field of art, providing details on salaries, requirements, career opportunities, and other issues; grouped in the categories of art and design, museums, art galleries, education, funding agencies for the arts, art journalism, auction galleries, and art-related businesses.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of visual art, looking at the purposes for which art has been used, examining changing styles and techniques, and discussingdifferent types of art, including painting, photography, sculpture, and others.

Text and photographs interweave biography and social history to provide an understanding of the historical setting of the Renaissance artists.

Presents biographical and career sketches of ten successful practitioners in the art and design industries, taking the reader through a typical day at work, with advice on career planning and hints for landing a job.

A fictionalized account of the art classes taught during the early 1900s by the Northwest Coast painter Emily Carr.

A young student learns about art and life from his special friend and art teacher.

This book offers simple instructions for using circles to draw a butterfly.

Contains a process of drawing characters and props from three speculative fictional traditions: science fiction, horror, and fantasy or adventure.