art

Presents a comprehensive art history text that describes the historical, social, economic, and cultural understanding of art, painting, sculpture, and architecture, and contains a CD-ROM.

Examines Renaissance art as a reflection of the culture of the period which lasted from the fourteenth to the mid-seventeenth century, and includes discussion of selected artists, and examples of their work.

Examines the work of artist David Hockney, discussing his paintings, sketches, photocollages, stage designs, fax drawings, and other projects.

Text and illustrations explore the history and image of the soldier and war through the eyes of the artist. Also examines different peoples and different times in their attitude toward war.

Presents art through the ages from the early Greeks and Romans to modern times.

Critical descriptions accompany photographic reproductions of paintings of circuses and fairs from various times and countries.

A history of farms and farmers in art, including information about the artists and their painting styles.

Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photographs, for creating art that "tricks" the eye and gives the illusion of movement in painting.

The history of royal portraiture as exemplified in some of the most famous works of royal persons by the greatest artists.

A history of the self-portrait in art, explaining how a unique style is manifested in each work.