paintings

Introduces the basic techniques of drawing, providing a brief look at materials, and featuring lessons and exercises that focus on how to see objects and translate that information into lines on paper.

Investigates the power and purpose of art through the stories of eight artists and the masterpieces that changed their lives and altered forever the course of art, including Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rothko.

A descriptive, illustrated time line that chronicles the story of art throughout the world from prehistoric times to the late twentieth century.

Presents an introduction to the study of art history, considering the question of what art history is, and discussing how art history is written, the importance of the gallery or museum, the relationship between art and thought, the idea and meaning of art, and the different media and techniques used to produce art.

Presents a full-color illustrated field guide to painting, sculpture, major artists and styles, and more; and examines the history of art from 2000 BCE to contemporary styles of the modern era.

Presents a global view of art through the centuries, from prehistory to the post-World War II era, with maps, timelines, and over 750 color plates.

Inspired by his family experiences and his father's paintings, a young boy creates four poems.

Learn how to draw all sorts of sea creatures.