An introduction to more than 30 of the world's most famous artists with fascinating facts about them and their paintings. Done in a whodunnit mystery format, the reader must find out who the mastermind criminal art dealer is who has stolen the originals and replaced them with forgeries. Compare the paintings for sale with photographs of the genuine works. Will you be able to spot which ones are the fakes?

Introduces the key concepts of painting, and teaches how to enjoy and interpret art to suit individual tastes.