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Presents five centuries of female creativity presented in more than 400 artworks from more than 50 countries, with each artist represented by a key artwork and short text. This fully illustrated book of women artists reflects an era where art made by women is more prominent than ever. In museums, galleries, and the art market, previously overlooked female artists, past and present, are now gaining recognition and value. This volume reveals a parallel...

Brief biographies of 100 artists, from ancient Greece to the present day, who played significant roles in the development of sculpture, painting, and photography.

In this biography, the author of the acclaimed Caravaggio examines the relationships that shaped Michelangelo's first thirty years. In this compelling account, renowned art historian John Spike paints a vivid portrait of one of the world's greatest artists and the places and people, Lorenzo de' Medici, Leonardo, Machiavelli, that inspired and defined his early life and career. Spike's masterful text probes the thinking, evolution, and desires of...

A practical guide to all the tools, techniques, and materials of painting, drawing, printmaking, and related visual arts, both traditional and modern.

Presents a biography of this prolific artist and inventor through projects in cartography, animal art, bird observation, and mask making.

Attempting to escape her past, reclusive glassmaker Maggie Concannon devotes her life to her art, until gallery owner Rogan Sweeney recognizes her talent and offers to help her build a lucrative career.

"This book invites young art lovers and artists to learn about painting through the lives and masterpieces of 24 women from the 16th to the 20th century. Readers will experience different kinds of art, explore how paintings are made, and appreciate the important role of women in the history of painting"--.

Photographs and text explore the daily life of artists.

Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The Blues Accordin' To Lightnin' Hopkins." After filming 13 songs, Lightnin' had told Les and Skip that he was done filming. As a last resort Les asked Lightnin' to play cards and he lost {dollar}200. But then Lightnin' agreed to film more. 3 1/2 min Color.

Presents a biography of the Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, well known for his work on the Sistine Chapel in Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral.