Cañon City Public Library

"Masterworks of contemporary art teach kids about feelings and how they can be expressed in art."--Amazon.com.

An illustrated survey of the art and culture of Renaissance Europe.

Come Look with Me: Discovering African American Art for Children introduces children to twelve important works of art. The Come Look with Me series of interactive art books from Lickle Publishing offers both children and adults a whole new way of encountering works of art, one which engages the imagination as much as the eye. Well suited for both individual and classroom use, Discovering African American Art for Children pairs great works of art with...

Examines different techniques and styles that can be used when drawing people, including portraits, caricature, collage, and 3-D modeling, using examples from great artists and suggestions for creating your own works.

Explores such art topics as style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Degas.

An introduction to painting from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.

When Dan, who wants to be a detective someday, enters into a museum for a clue, an angel steps out of a painting and takes him on an exploratory tour of the great masterpieces, explaining the symbolism of each painting.

Describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted both traditional and contemporary subjects, including children, family scenes, astronauts, and the poor.

Examines the life and work of Monet, describing his struggle for artistic recognition and providing examples of his paintings.