Books with author Susie Hodge

Modern art arouses many different responses. Suspicion, controversy, and misunderstanding are among the most frequent. But it doesn’t need to be like that! Here is a clear, accessible, fully illustrated introduction to what can otherwise seem like a daunting subject. Covering everything from Impressionism to the Harlem Renaissance, from Cézanne to Postmodernism, in clearly laid-out sections illustrated in full color, this book answers the need for a thorough yet manageable guide to art in the modern world. With the authority of Tate, one of the world’s greatest museums of modern art, combined with clear text and superb illustrations, this book presents everything necessary for a basic grounding in the subject.With sections that cover the major movements and artists in the history of modern art as well as introductions to its major themes, together with suggested ways of looking at modern art and tips on where to see it, as well as a glossary of key terms, How to Survive Modern Art is the ideal book for anyone wanting to come to grips with this fascinating subject.

Explore Greek art across the ages. Learn what techniques were used to decorate Greek pottery and how ancient Greek painters mixed their paint. This book is packed full of priceless works of art from this great civilization. Discover the beliefs, inventions, and materials that helped the art and culture of ancient Greece to develop. Full captions explain works of art in detail. A timeline summarizes the history of ancient Greece and key moments in the development of its art. Make your own Greek tile with the step-by-step instructions included in this book.

Most beginners think drawing animals is too difficult a task, requiring more skills than they can master. That doesn’t have to be the case, however, as this series of 10 progressive demonstrations proves. All the basic techniques necessary to capture an animal are here—tone, solidity, shape, character, expression, and movement—along with a discussion of various media. Find out how to get the features and proportions right, convey a pet’s personality, depict the texture of fur, and portray motion. The many animals featured in the exercises include dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, squirrels, and ponies. Complete novices will be amazed at what they can achieve with these handy tricks and tips. A Selection of the F&W Book Clubs