October 3, 2024
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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.
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. Written as if it were a child’s own class report, this book is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir’s paintings.
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This book lets you do more than look at beautiful art. It shows you how to feel it, taste it, smell it, hear it, and touch it! Looking at art with the right attitude can let you hear a cannon boom or know what it feels like to stroke an ermine. You can smell a stinky pig or enjoy the tastes of teatime.
This groundbreaking 3D showcase offers a rare glimpse into the dazzling world of computer-generated fractal art. Prolific polymath Clifford Pickover introduces the collection, which provides background on everything from the classic Mandelbrot set, to the infinitely porous Menger Sponge, to ethereal fractal flames. The following eye-popping gallery displays mathematical formulas transformed into stunning computer-generated 3D anaglyphs. More than 200 intricate designs, visible in three dimensions thanks to the enclosed 3D glasses, will engross math and optical illusions enthusiasts alike.
Greg Kenton has two obsessions — making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he’s ready to declare war.
William Playfair was a dreamer and a joker. He saw the world differently from most and wasn’t one to always follow the rules.
The scientists of his day believed in numbers and formulas, and turned up their noses at his zany idea to present
data visually. But Will was sure that his line graphs, bar graphs and pie charts would help people understand
information more easily.
And now, more than a hundred years later, graphs can be found everywhere, from science journals to kindergarten
classrooms!
Lines, Bars and Circles is a playful introduction to a little-known original thinker and the fascinating story of modern infographics.
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