From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement,...

From the classical to the contemporary, from impressionism to pop art, painters and sculptors from every era, every movement, and every country in the world are introduced in this superb series that brings children intimate portraits of the world's most celebrated artists and the fascinating times they lived in! Full-color reproductions included!He has been described as a poet with the wings of a painter, because of the magic he brought to his art. Explore the dream-like landscapes of this creative...

DK gives a new look to the series that forever changed the nonfiction genre and set the standard for highly informative visual guides. These titles, and those to follow in future seasons, form an indispensable library for the whole family.

Science Titles: These six volumes are part of DK's first set of U.S - published Eyewitness Books. Each volume focuses on a different field of science, and each features clear, expertly written text, color and black - and - white photos, charts, graphics, and...

Offers advice on understanding composition, color, light and shade, painting media, and themes from mythology and religion as they appear in Western painting