Books with author Linda Bolton

Imagine a hamburger big enough to sit on, or a comic strip the size of a wall. Why make a print of a can of soup, or a painting of a loaf of sliced bread? The Pop artists chose these modern subjects for their work--and they took the art world by storm! Pop Art was a dazzling art revolution--but how and why did it happen?This book lifts the lid on the world of Pop Art. From inspiration to creation, Art Revolutions--Pop Art tells you all you need to know about the leading works and figures of this colorful art movement.

What is Post-Impressionism? Who were the Post-Impressionist artists? Who gave the Post-Impressionists their name? Do you know when the Post-Impressionists lived? Which artists were active in the Post-Impressionist movement? How did their artistic style change the way that people thought about art? Artists in Profile: Post-Impressionists will answer your questions about this artistic revolution.

Imagine a snow scene in pinks, blues and yellows, or a building without an outline. Why paint workers in a dusty street, or a steam train on a smoky station? The Impressionists rebelled against the art styles of the past - and they created a splash! Impressionism was a revolution in color and form but how and why did it happen?This book lifts the lid on the world of Impressionism. From inspiration to creation Art Revolutions - Impressionism tells you all you need to know about the leading works and figures of this ground-breaking art movement.

Imagine a portrait with too many noses or a landscape without a horizon. Why paint a violin in disjointed pieces or a wobbling Eiffel Tower? The Cubists looked at the world from new angles and challenged the art of the past. Cubism was a revolution in shape and form--but how and why did it happen?This book lifts the lid on the world of Cubism. From inspiration to creation, Art Revolutions--Cubism tells you all you need to know about the leading works and figures of this puzzling modern art movement.