Known for both his paintings and stained-glass windows, Marc Chagall rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's most renowned artists. Admired for his use of color and the powerful emotion in his work, Chagall led a career that spanned decades and continents, and he never stopped growing.
Even as a child, Mary Blair loved color, and all she wanted to do was to make art. But becoming an artist wasn't easy. Her parents worked hard to provide her paper and paints, and Mary worked hard to enter contests and earn a spot at a school for the arts. She even had to work hard to find her place at the Walt Disney Studios.
Night and day, Michelangelo worked in secret, lovingly coaxing statue out of the stone. Its majesty endures even today. This is the story of how a neglected, discarded stone became a masterpiece for all time. It is also a story of how humans see themselves reflected in art.
One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky. The biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas.
She has a legendary smile, and millions come to see her every day. Some say she is the most famous painting in the world. Who is she? Why, the Mona Lisa, of course But did you know that she was once stolen from her wall at the Louvre? Who took her? Why? Where was she hidden? How was she found? Someone call the police.
The most significant and popular examples of Native American art can be seen in totem poles. But the Native Americans also used other mediums for their art. Learn all about the Native American art history in the pages of this book.
This luminous picture book tells the fascinating true story of artist Nek Chand and how his secret art project—hidden away in a jungle—became one of India’s most treasured wonders, second only to the Taj Mahal. Nek Chand’s incredible rock garden, built from stone and scraps and concrete, began as a way for him to express his long-felt grief at having to leave his boyhood village due to the violence caused by the partition of India. What began as a secret and personal (not to mention initially illegal) project became so much more, not only to Nek but to all of India.
Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own way. One look at the oversized details of her calla lilies convinces us that no one saw flowers like Georgia O’Keeffe. Artists express their own point of view. And nobody sees the world like you.
Follow along with famous artist Pablo Picasso on a tour through the shapes! Along the way, you'll learn about Picasso's life, his art, and his passions.
A stunning and comprehensive first colors book from the color experts at PANTONE! This artful introduction to the world of color goes above and beyond by presenting 9 basic colors and 20 different shades of each basic color. Young readers will learn to identify colors in a variety of dark, light, and mid-tones, and will start identifying their favorite and least favorite shades.
A treasured painting by Paul Klee is the basis for this whimsical tale about a cat and a bird, and about the themes of freedom and friendship. A cat lives in a house filled with toys, but everyday she dreams of being free like the bird she watches through the window. Finally with the bird's help, she is able to escape and dance on the roofs of the city by moonlight.
Seth Casteel has made a living photographing man's best friend. Though he snaps pictures of other animals as well, his series of photos showing dogs underwater have captivated audiences and have since gone viral. The award-winning photog now has a book of his amazing images such as these being released on October 23, 2012, entitled "Underwater Dogs".
Photography ideas for kids―to engage with the world through the camera. Playful and meaningful, this book is for young would-be photographers and those interested in expressing themselves creatively.
With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child's own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir's paintings.
Rome Antics concludes with an aerial map of the city, marked with the pigeon's flight path. Roman sites from the Arch of Constantine to the Pantheon are briefly described as well. This lovely visual serenade to Rome is a delight for anyone who could fall in love with such a city as this. (All ages)
Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning Japanese American sculptor and devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. This book tells the story of this pioneering artist whose work is collected in major museums around the world.
