Review [A] model of intelligent re-presentation. [The] text-by members of the gallery's staff and other scholars and curators-and a choice of images vie with one another in wit, learning and surprise. . . . Packed with adventure. Bargains such as this rarely come our way. -- John Russell, New York Times Book Review

Faces: National Gallery Pocket Guide (National Gallery London Publications)

Arts & Photography

Sturgis, Alexander

History & Criticism

National Gallery London

The third volume in an introductory art series chronicles the life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master, with thirty-eight full-color reproductions that demonstrate his painting and etching techniques.

Introducing Rembrandt

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Little,Brown & Co

Dan's Angel : A Detective's Guide to the Language of Painting

Dan's Angel

illustrated by Lauren Child

Frances Lincoln Childrens Books

Taking a lively, original approach, Alexander Sturgis's narrative explores the message of 12 masterpieces. Teamed with the equally original illustrations of Lauren Child, this makes a fun and highly enjoyable introduction to a fascinating subject. When young Dan finds himself locked inside a museum after closing hours, he discovers a world of art he'd never dreamed possible. An angel steps out of a painting and takes him on an exploratory tour of the great masterpieces - explaining the symbolism of each painting. For the first time, Dan begins to understand the messages of paintings and the stories behind them. It's not long before he too is speaking their language.

Frances Lincoln

"...highly engaging...This vivid introduction to the use of illusion in art makes often complex visual effects understandable and fun. Chapters on trompe l'oeil, surrealism, perspective, anamorphosis, reversible images and op art explain the concepts with remarkable clarity; handsome reproductions, including works by artists as diverse as Raphael and Magritte, Holbein and Dali, are riveting. Seurat, Escher and the vegetable' artist Arcimboldo have their own well-deserved sections, which, like the others, include numerous exercises in looking at the images and even creating one's own optical illusions."--Publishers Weekly. "...encourages young readers to analyze and discover ways the artist has worked."--Arts &amp; Activities. A Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers' Choice 1997.

Optical Illusions In Art: Or--Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Sterling

Beautifully reproduced masterworks, in a lie-flat, spiral-bound book for easy viewing “Handsome reproductions, including works by artists as diverse as Raphael and Magritte, Holbein and Dali, are riveting.”—Publishers Weekly. “Encourages young readers to analyze and discover ways the artist has worked.”—Arts &amp; Activities: A Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers’ Choice 1997.

Optical Illusions in Art

Union Square Kids

Bringing together Western paintings from medieval to modern times, this title takes a thematic approach to art. With topics including religious paintings, portaiture, allegory and abstract art, the paintings are located within their cultural history.

Understanding Paintings: The Language of Painting Explored and Explained

Mitchell Beazley

Perspective, Tricks, Illusions: Or - Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be (Magic in Art)

Chrysalis Books

Faces: National Gallery Pocket Guide

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Faces: National Gallery Pocket Guide (National Gallery London Publications)

Introducing Rembrandt

Dan's Angel

Dan's Angel

Optical Illusions In Art: Or--Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be

Optical Illusions in Art

Understanding Paintings: The Language of Painting Explored and Explained

Perspective, Tricks, Illusions: Or - Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be (Magic in Art)

Perspective, Tricks, Illusions: Or - Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be (Magic in Art)

Faces: National Gallery Pocket Guide