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A short biography that introduces J.M.W. Turner, his works, and his painting style.

Gustav Klimt was an unlikely artistic rebel, yet he became leader of the Vienna Secession, a group of avant-garde artists who would change the conservative Viennese art scene forever.

Introduces children to the surrealist Salvador Dalí, his life and his works.

Discusses the style and technique of the French Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin.

"Mary Cassatt said, 'There are two ways for a painter: the broad and easy one or the narrow and hard one.' Though born in Pennsylvania, Cassatt studied traditional art in Europe, but was eventually influenced by the Impressionists and Japanese prints. Full-color photographs of her works, including At the Opera, demonstrate her techniques, which readers can learn to emulate. Details and interesting trivia about her pieces are called out, such as the...

Discusses the style and technique of the Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

Profiles the life and work of French artist Paul Cezanne and discusses how his work was influenced by the French culture of his time, what techniques he used, and how society viewed his art.

Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century American painter, describing and giving examples of her art.

Examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

Examines the life and work of this French impressionist painter.