Susie Hodge
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces"--Back cover.
2) Claude Monet
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Claude Monet. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter ... [This book] spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols. Expert commentary reveals the technical tricks employed by the artist to achieve particular effects ... and also looks at the themes and external and personal factors influencing the creation of an artwork ..."--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
Quercus
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Language
English
Description
Secrets of the Knights Templar is the compelling chronicle of the warrior monks and their fight to defend the Catholic faith, and of their participation in the efforts to vie for control of the Holy Land with the Muslim armies of Kurdish military genius Saladin and his successors. Informally organized in 1119 to protect pilgrims on their journeys to visit the Holy Land, and officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church in 1129, the medieval Knights...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Great works of art cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This is perhaps even truer for modern artworks that may not immediately make sense to, or even appeal to, the casual observer. Viewing an artwork -- whether it is a painting, sculpture, installation, video, or photograph -- as a whole is one method of interacting with it, but a deeper understanding can only be gained by analyzing it in detail. "Modern Art in Detail: 75 Masterpieces"...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools--to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind"--
13) How art works
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major...
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