When most people think of the Impressionist painters, they think of European men. However, Mary Cassatt was an American-born woman who is regarded by many as the Impressionist who defined that movemen
Sir Anthony van Dyck was known for his paintings of some of the most important people in 17th century England, including King Charles I and his family. Van Dyck was sent to school to learn to be a pai
Many people consider Winslow Homer to be one of the greatest American painters of the nineteenth century. Readers learn why with this biographical text, which features Homer’s most famous works, inclu
Édouard Manet is one of the world’s best-known artists, but he almost wasn’t an artist at all. His father tried to persuade him practice law or join the navy, but Manet wanted to paint. His depictions
Pierre-Auguste Renoir came from humble means and started out as an apprentice. After taking free art classes, he was admitted to a well-known art school in Paris and went on to become one of the great
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Spanish painter known for his bold use of paints, discussing his childhood, the themes in his art, and his famous works.
Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. With an artistic talent that appeared at the age of 13, Dürer began his career as an apprentice a
Camille Pissarro’s work is featured in famous museums around the world. He was known not only for his unique style—including the way he applied paint—but also for his encouraging manner toward fellow
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.
Vincent van Gogh believed that real painters do not paint things as they arethey paint them as they themselves feel them to be. Readers will be engaged in this telling narrative of an artist who strug
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Italian Renaissance. Readers will be introduced to some of his greatest work through clear text and vibrant photographs. Budding a
Georgia O’Keeffe is widely regarded as a founder of American Modernism. She is best known for her large, close-up paintings of natural forms and for her desert landscapes. Despite attending art school
Readers have likely drawn pictures of themselves and their friends. If so, they’ve drawn self-portraits and portraits. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher famous for his dramatic portraits and se
Paul Gauguin’s paintings weren’t appreciated until after his death, but now he’s known as one of the fathers of modern art. Readers learn what made Gauguin’s work unique through informative text about
Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 18s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas’s life by ta
J.M.W. Turner started making money for his art when he was just 12 years old! This famous British artist was known for many things, including his landscapes, watercolors, and prints. However, he’s bes
These well-rounded biographies explore the lives, successes, hardships, and works of Rembrandt, Pissarro, Degas, and other important artists. Art enthusiasts will gain a deep understanding of and appr
