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Presents sixteen famous works of art and discusses the feelings they encompass, introducing basic art concepts, styles and techniques to children. Also includes brief artists' biographies, an annotated further-reading list, and list of places to see each artists' work.
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"This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be and what could be art. From drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa to attaching a bicycle wheel to a stool, Duchamp challenged long-held notions of art and how it should be made. People were amused, confused, and sometimes offended, and that was just the way Marcel Duchamp liked it. With Marcel's Masterpiece, Jeff Mack explores Duchamp's...
7) Seen Art?
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While looking for his friend Art, a boy wanders through the Museum of Modern Art and is amazed by what he discovers there.
8) Paul Cezanne
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This book introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.
12) Claude Monet
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This book introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and his development as a painter.
13) Mary Cassatt
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Presents a biography of artist Mary Cassatt, covering her early years, the development of her artistic style, and her artistic accomplishments. Includes a timeline, a map, a quiz, and a glossary.
15) Diego
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Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art.
17) Georgia O'Keeffe
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Presents a biography of artist Georgia O'Keefe, covering her early years, the development of her artistic style, and her artistic accomplishments. Includes a timeline, a map, a quiz, and a glossary.
19) Salvador Dali
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Provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Salvador Dali. Color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's illustrations and story line.