Artists ask questions when they make art and viewers ask questions when they look at art. This gently provocative book provides an engaging way for young people to start asking and answering questions for themselves. Why is art full of naked people? is structured around 22 questions, each one tackled over two spreads. The opening spread explores the question and answer, inviting the reader to study a full-bleed image of an important artwork. The second...

"The large variety of jobs that await the art lover are showcased in this peek into the workdays of 25 workers whose jobs involve art. Learn what it takes to be an architect or an art historian, how a technical illustrator or a game designer spends their day, and what's involved in hosting an art auction or tracking down art forgers"--

"Full of stunning images and amazing facts ... Follow the evolution of painting, from prehistoric caves to Pop Art. Learn all about sculpture, from ancient to modern times. Discover how photography can reflect - or distort - the real world. Explore music, from classical to hip hop, and all kinds of dance, from ballet to kabuki, and more" --

Examines the art of ancient Egypt, including wall painting, reliefs, buildings, and sculpture.

Examines the art of prehistoric times, including painting, reliefs, sculpture, and pottery that has been found in Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas.

Examines the art of ancient Rome, including painting, mosaic, sculpture, and architecture.

The Short Story of Art explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to contemporary installations, and then links these to sections on art movements, themes and techniques. The design of the book allows the student or art enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key periods, artists and styles. It simplifies and explains the most important and influential concepts in art, and shows how they are linked. The book explains how, why...

The human face is central to art - from childhood it is what we want to draw. Here, Susie Hodge shows how to draw a fantastic selection of faces. Even beginners will be able to create realistic portraits following this simple step-by-step technique, and experienced artists will benefit from the variety of faces shown.