Books in Art Smart series

This book is an entry in the Barnes & Noble Art Series, which presents selected works of the masters. Each contains over 50 illustrations of the artist's work, 24 of these high-quality color reproductions. The text, by recognized experts, gives a concise survey of the life and work of each artist with brief comments on the influences which inspired him. This volume addresses the life and work of Picasso, and is authored by Jacques Damase.

Mary Cassatt is most famous for her paintings of mothers and babies, and that's what first attracts "Claire" because she has a new baby sister. But through research for her class report Claire learns many surprising facts about Mary: she was an American who lived in France nearly all her life, she never married or had children herself, and she became a professional artist at a time when respectable ladies simply did not do that! With beautiful reproductions of Mary Cassatt's best-loved paintings as well as lively childlike pictures that illustrate her life, this Smart About Art book gives children a wonderful "portrait" of a great artist and fascinating woman. Illustrated by Jennifer Kalis.