The Art of Portraits

The Art of Portraits
Author: Helen Dore
Publisher: Tecnica Cp 67
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1994-12
Genre: Portrait painting, American
ISBN: 9781858136417

This book traces the history of portrait-painting, from relatively unknown sitters such as the Mona Lisa and El Greco’s Woman in a Fur Cape, to such rich and important personages as Elizabeth I, Napoleon, and Louis XV. Portraits of children as in Hogarth’s picture of The Graham Children as well as various self-portraits are also covered. In all, this volume provides a record of portraits over the centuries, from Rembrandt to Lady Hamilton; from Martin Luther to Marilyn Monroe.

The Art of Portrait

The Art of Portrait
Author: Helen Dore
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1996-12
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780765196415

The Life and Works art series collects the world's greatest artists and art movements into a handsome set of monographs Each book features a biography of an artist or an explanation of the movement, followed by 50 magnificent, individually commentated reproductions Each is an affordable treasure, sure to please every seasoned critic and newcomer to the beauty of great art.

The Reformation

The Reformation
Author: Fiona MacDonald
Publisher: Evans Brothers
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780237523237

Presents an overview of the causes, principal events, and outcome of the Protestant Reformation.

The Victorians

The Victorians
Author: Jeremy Paxman
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2010-11-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1409070107

Jeremy Paxman's unique portrait of the Victorian age takes readers on an exciting journey through the birth of modern Britain. Using the paintings of the era as a starting point, he tells us stories of urban life, family, faith, industry and empire that helped define the Victorian spirit and imagination. To Paxman, these paintings were the television of their day, and his exploration of Victorian art and society shows how these artists were chronicling a world changing before their eyes. This enthralling history is Paxman at his best - opinionated, informed, witty, surprising - and a glorious reminder of how the Victorians made us who we are today.

Children's Book of Art

Children's Book of Art
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744090040

Welcome to the greatest gallery on Earth. Put yourself in the picture with this incredible visual guide displaying the best artistic works of all time. You're the very special guest with unlimited access to the world's most important art through the ages, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art. On your journey through time, you'll see a wealth of valuable art, including Egyptian tomb paintings, Roman frescoes, Byzantine mosaics, and Chinese porcelain. Special attention is given to art from different eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime, Renaissance period, impressionism, contemporary art, and much, much more. Watch the progression of artistic styles and techniques, such as oil painting, watercolor, pastels, and sculpture. Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol are just some of the big names from the past and present featured inside. Every talent's work is showcased through a signature piece supported by illuminating text, giving you a unique tour of each prestigious work of art. Budding artists, this is all the inspiration you need to make your own masterpiece.

The Daily Book of Art

The Daily Book of Art
Author: Colin Gilbert
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1616737018

In today's fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions, but many of them simply don't have enough time. Catering to this modern dilemma, we've concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists. The Daily Book of Art includes a year's worth of brief daily readings and lessons about the visual arts that entertain as they inform. Ten exciting categories of discussion rotate throughout the course of a year, giving readers a well-rounded experience in the art world. From color psychology and aesthetic philosophy to the proverbial argument over whether elephants really can paint, art-starved readers will encounter a broad range of inspiring subjects. The ten categories of discussion include Art 101, Philosophy of Art, Art Through the Ages, Profiles in Art, A Picture’s Worth 200 Words, Art from the Inside Out, Art Around the World, Artistic Oddities, Unexpected Art Forms, and Step-by-Step Exercises.

My Art Book

My Art Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011-04-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756688213

My Art Book is a superb introduction for young children to the history and techniques of art. It is a beautiful and inspiring art book that will be loved by children, and their parents! Full of project ideas to fire the imaginations of children, including mosaics inspired by Diego Rivera, figure sculptures inspired by Henry Moore, and aboriginal dreamtime art. Each art project idea is introduced with spreads about a particular masterpiece or artistic style of famous artists and sculptors throughout history. These Artist and Art-style spreads inform the reader about the artists' inspirations, and zooms up close to look at the details in the work or explains the story or subject matter the artists' have chosen. My Art Book covers a range of artistic styles, skills, and subjects such as impressionist scenes, watercolor landscapes, and pastel portraits. Children can experiment with art materials from making their own colors just like those used for cave art to creating a large land art sculpture from natural materials. Other projects explore the ideas of abstract art, such as drawing music like Kandinsky or conveying emotion through color like Klee. The step-by-step photography and clear instructions guides the children through the process for producing results that they can display with pride.

The Story of Christianity

The Story of Christianity
Author: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 1426213875

Focuses on the rich social and cultural history of Christianity through the ages, from its roots in Palestine to its development as a global movement.

The Impressionists Handbook

The Impressionists Handbook
Author: Robert Katz
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781586637521

The two authors, who are both knowledgable writers with extensive background in the study of art and art history, write engagingly about the history of impressionism and the life and works of Pissarro, Manet, Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Sisley. At 7x8.5", the book is compact, but the format is large enough to accommodate decent reproductions of many of the paintings under consideration. This is a thoughtfully prepared, well written treatment of the subject, with none of the ponderousness that "handbook" might imply. It was originally published in 1991 by Bookmart Ltd., UK. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

A Timeline History of the Declaration of Independence

A Timeline History of the Declaration of Independence
Author: Allan Morey
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467745715

By the 1760s, most American colonists had become fed up with British rule. They were tired of the unfair taxes and not being able to create their own laws, and cries for revolution were ringing out across the land. As the revolution took hold, Thomas Jefferson drafted a document that formally declared the colonies' independence. The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marked an important turning point in US history. Over the next five years, the colonists would fight to make their independence a reality. Explore the history of this important document. Track the events and turning points that led the colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain.