Susie Brooks
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English
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"Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools--to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind"--
3) Claude Monet
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English
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Discusses the life and paintings of Claude Monet.
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Español
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Using the work of thirteen famous artists, introduces young artists to several ways to illustrate animals. Each section has a full page reproduction of the artist's piece, information on the piece, and a project with suggestions and variations. Also includes a project materials checklist, a box with color wheel theory, and a glossary of important words.
7) Surrealism
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English
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"The Surrealist movement turned the art world on its head with bold, strange works of art that celebrated the subconscious and the power of dreams, and delighted in defying convention. With celebrated artists, such as Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte, the Surrealists' legacy lives on today, influencing media from art and music to film and advertising"-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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"The exciting era known as the Renaissance revolutionized art, as artists broke with the past to embrace new subjects, techniques, and mediums. Painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, became famous across Europe, creating iconic works, such as the Mona Lisa and the statue David"-- Provided by publisher.
9) Pop art
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English
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"Pop Art burst onto the scene in the mid-20th century, filling the gray post-World War II years with life, color, and fun! Pop artists from Andy Warhol to David Hockney strived to make art accessible for everyone, celebrating the popular symbols for the modern age--from cars to hamburgers--in their work. In the process they changed the face of art forever" -- Provided by publisher.
12) Romanticism
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English
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"Beginning as a 19th century literary movement, Romanticism was all about the drama, glory, imagination, and the awesome (and awful) wonders of life! Stirred by changing times across Europe, Romantic art championed humanity and emotions and celebrated nature in all its forms. As an artistic movement, Romanticism declined from the 1850s, but its influence lives on in the works of JMW Turner, John Constable, and Francisco Goya"-- Provided by publisher....
13) Cubism
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English
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An exploration of the cubism movement, covering its origins, evolution, and legacy.
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English
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What do ladybugs, candy, and peacocks all have in common? Thumbprints can be used to create beautiful versions of each of these things. With the help of this imaginative book, readers will learn how to use their hands and feet to make beautiful artwork. Step-by-step instructions guide young artists to construct one-of-a-kind creations by printing and tracing their hands and feet. Colorful illustrations help readers visualize their final product, while...
15) Impressionism
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English
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"When the Impressionists first started exhibiting, they shocked the world with their bold brushstrokes and compositions and their adventurous use of color. Today, over 150 years later, Impressionism is celebrated as an international success story, making artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Degas household names"-- Provided by publisher.
16) Portugal
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English
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This beautifully designed title offers kids an engaging insight into a fascinating country that is Portugal: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history - all presented in an engaging writing style. Alongside this core information, readers will find out about fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirky facts and bite-sized information on Portugal's customs and everyday life.