themes, motives

Presents brief descriptions of recommended books for children in grades three through eight; grouped in the genres of adventure, animals, contemporary life, fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries.

Contains essays that examine frequently taught poems from around the world and throughout history, arranged alphabetically by title from "A" to "Brief Pause in the Organ Recital, " each with reference information, a summary, and discussion of form and devices, and themes and meanings.

A history of American art, offering a look at the country through the lens of its art, and covering the entire range of events, movements, and personalities from over three centuries.

Five hundred of the world's greatest painters and sculptors, from medieval to modern times, are listed alphabetically along with a color reproduction of a representative work. Each entry contains explanatory text and cross-references to other artists. Includes a directory of museums and galleries.

Contains copyright-free line drawings of 284 Chinese design motifs, grouped in the categories of flowers and plants, medallions, symbols, wave and cloud forms, horizontal bands, animal life, allover patterns, and ceramic objects, each with notes on dynasties and periods.

Examines the trends and development of art in the 1980s and focuses on new regional centers and their artists.

Describes over 2,400 original graphic novel titles and collected graphic novels series published throughout the world, with a focus on North America and Asia; organized by genre and subgenre, with a list of publishers.

Presents a variety of viewpoints by different critics on six poems by nineteenth century writer Alfred Lord Tennyson and includes biographical and bibliographical information.