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Abrams Books Dada: The Revolt of Art Dada: The Revolt of Art ISBN: 0810992558
Abrams Books Dada: The Revolt of Art
Dada was one of the most important and influential movements in 20th-century art. Beginning in the anti-establishment climate around World War I, it encompassed painting, sculpture, photography, poetry and language, graphic design, film, performing arts, and criticism in Europe and America. The movement's history is outlined in this concise, readable text – the only short introduction devoted exclusively to Dada, supplemented with essential documents and a useful bibliography. Book specifications: paperback, 160 pgs., 5 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 2006.
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Abrams Books Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art Faces. Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art ISBN: 0810959666
Abrams Books Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art
Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces is a wonderful, innovative book that will get children to look at art in a whole new way. This book gives examples of how artists use faces, places, and inner spaces and explains how artists come to their unique visions. Featured are an African mask, a West Mexican clay-pole dance scene, a Hindu sculpture, a Chinese screen, a Japanese actor print, as well as a box by Cornell, and paintings by Van Gogh, Seurat, and many others. After exploring each of these topics, young readers will be prepared to take a new look at art and will understand how artists help shape our views of the world. As an interactive way to get youngsters thinking about the concepts in the book, a pocket at the back of the book contains a mirror, so kids can look at and discuss their own face; a picture frame; and an acetate sheet to use for other activities. Book specifications: hardback, 48 pgs., 10 in. x 10 in. Publisher: Abrams, 2006.
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Barron's All About Techniques in Oils All About Techniques in Oils
Barron's All About Techniques in Oils
This book begins with advice on choosing pigments, canvas, and equipment, then shows you how to use brushes, knives, and other artists' tools. You'll come to understand the theory of color and its combinations, then be guided step by step in creating landscapes, portraits, nudes, still lifes, animal illustrations and more. Hardcover, 144 pages. Barron's. ISBN 764150456
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Barron's Creative Painting: Space Creative Painting: Space ISBN: 0764159283
Barron's Creative Painting: Space
Creative Painting: Space concentrates on the widely divergent approaches to creating the illusion of space and depth on flat surfaces. It includes a mastery of the rules of perspective, as employed for instance in traditional landscapes and cityscapes, but also focuses on the purposeful absence of depth, as seen in the abstractions of Mondrian and other artists of the recent past. Detailed instruction also concentrates on the use of light and shadow to enhance the illusion of dimension, and the employment of unusual points of view to emphasize vertical structures, dramatic body poses, and extraordinary views in landscapes. Beautiful and instructive color illustrations on every page include many reproductions of works by famous artists. Book specifications: hardback, 160 pgs., 9 1/4 in. x 11 5/8 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2006.
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Black Dog Magic Moments: Collaboration between Artists and Young People Magic Moments: Collaboration between Artists and Young People ISBN 1904772285
Black Dog Magic Moments: Collaboration between Artists and Young People
Magic Moments: Collaborations between Artists and Young People is a remarkable collection of texts and images documenting insights of artists and institutions working on innovative creative projects with young people. Tracing their motives, working processes and achievements Magic Moments represents the first critical anthology on the subject of artists working with children. Including broader discussions on educational and social reform, environmentalism, vandalism, streetwork and citizenship this book works as a primary resource bringing together significant case studies and informed commentary. Book specifications: paperback, 256 pgs., 9 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Black Dog, 2005.
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Chronicle Books Art Up Close From Ancient to Modern Art Up Close
Chronicle Books Art Up Close From Ancient to Modern
Send children on a search for tiny details hidden in full-color reproductions of some of the world's most celebrated works of art. Lift-the-flap keys reveal the solutions to each puzzle and the fascinating stories behind the works that helped art develop throughout the ages. By Claire d'Harcourt. Seuil Chronicle, 2003. Hardcover, 64 pages. Full color throughout. Measures 10 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in. ISBN 2020596946
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Chronicle Books Make Your Mark Make Your Mark
Chronicle Books Make Your Mark
So many people want to explore the artist within, but don't know where to start. Make Your Mark is the answer. Packed with exciting and accessible art projects, step-by-step instruction, beautiful illustrations, and helpful diagrams, Make Your Mark is a veritable at-home art instructor. Author, artist, and teacher Margaret Peot shares her encouragement and ideas in this fully illustrated guidebook, mapping out new pathways for the personal artistic journey. Eleven chapters focus on different art techniques -- from stencils and prints to collage and rubbings -- suggesting 55 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that offer sophisticated and satisfying results. Peot's warm and engaging voice, helpful tips, clear explanations, and simple instructions make it easy to get started, and the sheer range of projects will keep the creative fires burning. Decorated with more than 180 illustrations, every page is brimming with encouragement. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 101/4 in., 176 pages with 128 half-tone photographs and line art. ISBN:0811838234. Chronicle.
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Chronicle Books Masterpieces Up Close Masterpieces Up Close ISBN: 0811854035
Chronicle Books Masterpieces Up Close
Masterpieces Up Close sends readers on a journey through the world's most famous paintings from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. They will see some familiar faces, like Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Warhol's Marilyn, and meet some that may be new to them, like the princess in Velazquez's Las Meninas and the mysterious little girl in Rembrandt's Night Watch. Full-color reproductions of over 20 paintings provide the perfect hunting ground for over a hundred details. Lift-the-flap keys at the end of the book provide the answers. Informative text helps children learn why these paintings have intrigued us for centuries and discover just what makes each work a masterpiece. Book specifications: hardback, 64 pgs., 10 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in. Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2006.
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Chronicle Books The New Artist's Manual The New Artist's Manual ISBN: 0811851249
Chronicle Books The New Artist's Manual
Here's everything you need to know about art materials and painting techniques in a superbly illustrated comprehensive artist's reference. Materials, studio, methods, and techniques – it's all here, illustrated with more than 1,300 color photographs and artworks. Author: Simon Jennings Format: paperback, 400 pgs., 8 3/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2006
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David & Charles Drawing and Painting Flowers: Problems and Solutions Drawing and Painting Flowers: Problems and Solutions ISBN: 0715324039
David & Charles Drawing and Painting Flowers: Problems and Solutions
Trudy Friend's innovative approach highlights common problems and simple solutions to create more effective drawings and paintings. Clearly annotated pictures and easy-to-follow technique demonstrations ensure that problems can be quickly corrected. The book covers a wide range of popular flowers including chrysanthemums, foxgloves, dahlias and honeysuckle. The techniques demonstrated throughout are applicable to graphite pencil, charcoal, colored and watercolor pencil, watercolor, and pen and wash. Author: Trudy Friend Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: David & Charles, 2007
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David & Charles Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere ISBN: 0715323016
David & Charles Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere
In this highly practical, exquisitely beautiful book, expert landscape artist Ray Balkwill shows you exactly how to capture a landscape's spirit and emotion. All areas of landscape painting are covered: skies, waterscapes, trees, buildings, moorland, and mountains. Author: Ray Balkwill Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: North Light, 2006
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Discoveries Picasso: Master of the New Idea Picasso: Master of the New Idea ISBN: 0810928027
Discoveries Picasso: Master of the New Idea
An intimate portrait of a man whose name had become synonymous with the notion of creative genius, this book traces Picasso's life from his beginnings in Spain through his many years in Paris. In it we meet his friends and lovers and witness his rise from poverty to overwhelming worldwide recognition. Who was Picasso – a public figure who lived his life in the headlines, or a private person, unpredictable and filled with secrets? Above all, he was an artist who, through constant experimentation, made an indelible mark on the 20th century. Book specifications: paperback, 192 pgs., 5 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 1993.
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