Mike Venezia
1) Botticelli
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and work of the Italian painter of the early Renaissance, describing and giving examples of his art.
2) Picasso
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Language
English
Description
Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.
3) Rembrandt
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Language
English
Description
Briefly examines the life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutchman who was one of the greatest artists of all time. Through reproductions of his better-known paintings and humorous cartoon illustrations, the life and work of Rembrandt are presented so that young readers can understand his significance. Learning about art and great artists can be fun. Learning about art & great artists can be fun.
5) Frida Kahlo
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, including her childhood, her art, and her marriage to Diego Rivera.
10) Mary Cassatt
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter, describing and giving examples of her art.
11) Da Vinci
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1989
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the Renaissance artist and analyses some of his paintings. Reproductions of Leonardo's works are presented along with cartoon-style illustrations from the author that depict characters, often in humorous activities. The text is very simple & entertaining. Along with learning about Leonardo's life, readers are encouraged to look at details in his paintings.
14) Andy Warhol
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1996
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of a man who helped develop Pop Art and made art fun for many people.
15) Michelangelo
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Describes the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and examines some of his paintings and sculptures.
16) Henri Matisse
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and work of French post-impressionist artist Henri Matisse.
19) Norman Rockwell
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century artist Norman Rockwell, who painted familiar everyday scenes that people felt were part of their own lives.