Angela Wenzel
Author
Series
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
45 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces thirteen important art techniques--including modeling, watercolor, etching, and collage--as exemplified by famous works from such artists as Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jackson Pollock. Includes timeline, glossary, and quiz questions.
Author
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
c2012.
Physical Desc
46 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), port. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen engaging works by the world's greatest artists are beautifully presented in an excellent introduction to art for young people. Offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the painting's technical and historical aspects.
Author
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
46 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Featured artists are introduced chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist's entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring.
Author
Series
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces sculptures across the world from the Winged Victory of Samothrace in Paris and Dancing Ganesha in New York to the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome and Spiral Jetty in Great Salt Lake.
