A chronological presentation of Monet's life and art

Claude Monet: The Magician of Colour (Adventures in Art)

Arts & Photography

Koja, Stephan

Miksovsky, Katja

Individual Artists

Prestel Junior

Describes different types of ceremonial African masks, how and why they are made, and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups.

African Masks (Adventures in Art)

Children's Books

Stelzig, Christine

Elliot, Fiona

Biographies

Depicts some of Van Gogh's most characteristic paintings, and explains how they reveal the stages in his life, his experiences, and his emotions

Visiting Vincent Van Gogh (Adventures in Art)

Breunesse, Caroline

Offers a look at the Russian artist's life and the sources of inspiration for his paintings

Marc Chagall: Life is a Dream (Adventures in Art)

MARC CHAGALL

Britta Hoepler

History & Criticism

The author brings readers through a day in the life of the great painter, introducing his wife, Jacqueline, his children Claude, Francoise, and Paloma, his goat Esmeralda and other pets, and of course, his daily routine of painting and sculpting.

A Day with Picasso: Adventures in Art

Pfleger, Susanne

Arts, Music & Photography

Explores how still-life paintings can look three-dimensional, how open doors can lead nowhere, and how other optical illusions are created in paintings by artists ranging from Raphael to Escher.

Do You See What I See?: The Art of Illusion (Adventures in Art)

Wenzel, Angela

Photography & Video

This fascinating look into the world of the artist Frida Kahlo introduces children to the themes that infused Kahlo’s vibrant paintings, while demonstrating how her life influenced her art. Parrots, trees, deer, family members, friends, flowers, the sun and the moon—Frida Kahlo’s use of symbolism and color wonderfully lends itself to teaching children about the artistic process. Through illustrations of her work and photographs of Kahlo and her family, children are encouraged to learn about her life, artworks, and important relationships. An engaging text and gorgeous reproductions call attention to Kahlo’s use of bold color and natural imagery, as well as her ingenious use of perspective, collage, and varying styles. Children will learn much about creative self-expression through this beautifully designed and insightful book about Kahlo’s life and work.

Frida Kahlo: The Artist in the Blue House (Adventures in Art)

Holzhey, Magdalena

This lively and fun introduction to Dali’s life and art focuses on eleven masterpieces, inviting readers to explore their imagination as they discover the works of the great artist. 
The book presents the strange, humorous, and wildly inventive paintings of Salvador Dali. The author helps children unlock the mysteries of Dali’s artwork by explaining his use of detail, color and illusion. Each double-page spread in this delightful book explores a single work to illustrate the ideas and influences that shaped Dali’s work. The author introduces themes such as dream imagery, landscape painting, portraiture, and satire. Throughout the book, the artist’s sense of playfulness and mystery shine through, revealing to children the wondrous qualities of art.

The Mad, Mad, Mad World of Salvador Dali: Adventures in Art

In this delightful introduction to the art of Henri Rousseau children explore a tropical jungle while they learn about the colors and themes that make the artist’s paintings masterpieces of deceptive simplicity. As a customs official, Henri Rousseau escaped the boredom of his job by creating colorful paintings of a fantastic dream world—a place where apes and lions cavort, snakes slither, flamingoes stroll, tigers hunt, and enigmatic figures entice unsuspecting visitors amid lush, tropical plants and flowers. This book draws children into Rousseau’s most famous works, pointing out the many elements and symbols he incorporated, and helping them understand the use of perspective and color that were his trademarks. Biographical information reveals the importance the natural world played in Rousseau’s life and the playful text encourages further investigation into the power of imagination and creativity.

Henry Rousseau's Jungle Book: Adventures in Art

Kutschbach, Doris

Discusses the paintings of Grant Wood, famous for his painting "American Gothic," explaining how they related to his life and why he painted the way he did, along with a brief biography of the artist.

Grant Wood: The Artist in The Hayloft (Adventures in Art)

Foxley Leach, Deba

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