Bernard, Bruce,
Eyewitness Art: Van Gogh
. New York: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1992. This book consists of selected works of Van Gogh which are analyzed according to techniques used and subjects chosen. Interwoven with this artistic analysis is a biography of his life. Its richly-illustrated format makes it highly appealing to young readers.
Conlon, Laura.
Painters
. Vero Beach, Florida: The Rourke Press, Inc., 1994. Through photographs and simple descriptions this book introduces the young reader to the world of painters and what they do.
Cooke, Tim (series ed.).
Looking at Art: Landscape & Nature
. Vol. 9. Danbury, Conn.: Grolier Educational, 1996. This book presents a collection of paintings starting with early and renaissance art and moving into the 20th century. A description of the time period and a brief commentary accompany each painting.
Richardson, Joy.
Looking At Pictures: An Introduction to Art for Young People
. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1997. This book provides a wonderful introduction to art through entertaining prose and creative layouts. It teaches young people how to enjoy and respond to art on their own and includes color plates of some of the world's greatest paintings. Major themes in the study of art are also explained.
Roalf, Peggy.
Looking At Paintings: Self-Portraits
. New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 1993. Offering a wide range of themes, styles and techniques this book includes descriptions and reproductions of 19 self-portraits done by well-known artists including Van Gogh.
Venezia, Mike.
Edward Hopper
. Chicago: Children's Press, 1990.
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Picasso
. Chicago: Children's Press, 1988.
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Salvador Dali
. Chicago: Children's Press, 1993.
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Van Gogh
. Chicago: Children's Press, 1988.
In these above four books by Mike Venezia, young readers learn about the lives of each of the 4 artists through engaging, simplified text and richly illustrated pages.
