Books in Art for Children Series series

A brief biography of Rembrandt Van Rijn accompanies fourteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his work

A brief biography of the modern French artist accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.

Offers simple explanations of the Renaissance artist's style, and shows and describes several of his major paintings

As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach studied music under the stern direction of his older brother Christophe-and how this small boy's talent came to the fore. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.

When Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky was a student, his parents encouraged him to study law. Still, his true love remained for music. When finally he abandoned law, the world gained a memorable composer of symphonies, concertos, and ballet music.

Presents artistic images of the human figure from around the world and comments on them

A brief biography of the seventeenth-century Spanish painter accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

A brief biography of the famous artist accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.

A brief biography of Henri Rousseau accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. During his childhood, Leonardo's interests were drawn in many directions. He grew up to become a great artist, inventor, and engineer-one of the great geniuses of all time.

Classmates discuss the life and painting of Joan Miro, who was born in Barcelona

A brief biography of this Italian Renaissance painter accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.