paintings

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Look! look! look!

Three mice "borrow" a postcard which is a reproduction of a painting, and from it they learn about color, pattern, line, and shape. Includes instructions for making and sending a postcard.

Me, Frida

Artist Frida Kahlo finds her own voice and style when her famous husband, Diego Rivera, is commissioned to paint a mural in San Francisco, California, in the 1930s and she finds herself exploring the city on her own.

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

their lives and ideas : 24 activities
Looks at the lives and careers of artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and includes twenty-four related crafts and activities.

Leonardo daVinci

A moving portrayal of the celebrated artist and brilliant inventor of the 15th century.

Viva Frida

Introduces the reader to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Art from her heart

folk artist Clementine Hunter
Tells the story of Clementine Hunter, an African-American folk artist from Louisiana who decided in her middle years to become a painter, documenting scenes from her life, and attracting a great following, even though she was sometimes not allowed in the galleries to view her own exhibits.

El terrible florentino

Examines the life of fifteenth-century sculptor and painter Michelangelo, and looks at some of the works he created, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David.
Cover image of El terrible florentino

Diego Rivera

Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.
Cover image of Diego Rivera

Quie?n fue Pablo Picasso?

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of twentieth-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, describing his youth, artistic phases and periods, and more.

Quie?n fue Leonardo da Vinci?

Presents an introduction to the life and accomplishments of the famous Italian Renaissance inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci.

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