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Presents study tools for the Advanced Placement art history exam, including subject reviews, test-taking tips, and five full-length practice exams with explained answers.

While attending a fancy party hosted by Duchess Strickland, a wealthy philanthropist who owns a priceless art collection, teenaged Nancy Drew finds a new mystery to investigate when the goddess statue disappears.

"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a young teen is thrilled when she gets into art school but shocked to learn that some students feel she doesn't belong there"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of seven essays, three totally pictorial and four with text, in which the author explores different aspects of art, and how it is seen, valued, and used.

A textbook covering the world and work of the artist, trends and influences in world art, and art in the western world.

Presents a collection of modern and contemporary art, and highlights famous modern artists and artwork. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and a glossary.

Presents a brief visual overview of the Renaissance art movement, covering topics like what characterized this movement and made its artists different from Middle Age artists and how and why governments and rulers would commission paintings from figures like Raphael and Da Vinci. Includes a timeline and glossary.

Presents study tools for the Advanced Placement art history exam, including subject reviews, test-taking tips, and five full-length practice exams with explained answers.

"More than 50 assignments, ideas, and prompts to expand your world and help you make . . . new things to put into it. A journey of creation through which you'll invent imaginary friends, sort books, declare a cause, construct a landscape, find your band, and become someone else (or at least try). Your challenge is to filter these assignments through the lens of your own experience and make art that reflects the world as you see it. You don't have to know howto draw well, stretch a canvas, or mix a paint color that perfectly matches that of a mountain stream. This book is for anyone who wants to make art, regardless of experience level. The only materials you'll need are what you already have on hand or can source for free. Full of insights, techniques, and inspiration from art history, this book opens up the processes and practices of artists and proves that you, too, have what it takes to call yourself one"--Provided by publisher.

"A young girl visits the museum. At first glance, the art on the walls is as still as her teacher wants her to be. But then, something magical happens and the art comes alive"--Jacket flap.