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This story, 'The Three Jovial Huntsmen', was originally published in 1880 as one of Randolph Caldecott's sixteen 'Picture Books'. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott's death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott (1846 – 1886) was one of the most important British illustrators...

Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was a world-renowned modern artist noted for her sculptures made of wood, steel, stone, and cast rubber. Her most famous spider sculpture, Maman, stands more than 30 feet high.   Just as spiders spin and repair their webs, Louise’s own mother was a weaver...

Michelangelo saw something—someone—special in the stone. No one wanted the “giant.” The hulking block of marble lay in the work yard, rained on, hacked at, and abandoned—until a young Michelangelo saw his David in it. Night and day, Michelangelo worked in secret, lovingly coaxing...

This detailed overview traces the story of western sculpture from its beginnings to the present day, passing through the Aegean, classical Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic, and Modern periods along the way. The text explains how Western sculpture evolved...

This book, 'R. Caldecott's Picture Book No. 2', is a collection of the stories published as part of Caldecott 'Picture Books' series between 1880-1881. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his death in 1886. Stories compiled in this volume are Three Jovial Huntsmen, Sing a Song...

A Floral Fantasy In An Old English Garden by the English artist and book illustrator, Walter Crane.He is considered to be the most influential,and among the most prolific,children's book creator of his generation.

Can you draw monsters? You can if you start with simple shapes! Triangles and squares become a flying fanged monster. Circles in many sizes make up a multi-eyed monster. What kind of monster can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw scary monsters, cute monsters, and every kind of monster in between.

Buh-bye, bad hair days! This complete guide to care, cuts and cute styles makes it easy to have amazing hair each and every day of the week. With tons of tutorials for pretty ponies, bold braids and easy updos, you’ll go from school to sports to sleepovers with your loveliest-ever locks. Plus,...

The ideal first activity book for toddlers, Dot to Dot for Tiny Tots is full of simple dot-to-dot exercises and maze puzzles, which help young children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills, as well as number recognition.

Chi era Pablo Picasso? Un bambino che imparò a disegnare prima di parlare Un amante degli animali che aveva un topo, una tartaruga, una scimmia, molti cani e gatti L'artista più famoso del XX secolo Tutte queste cose! Scopri di più questo libro illustrato!

Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce early readers to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring...

Art is Dead is an Early Works series 2nd installment. It is a very personal work that features paintings and sketches that deal with the subways of New York City. From depictions of fellow passengers to fallen straphangers, Art is Dead unfolds using station names mingled with descriptions of the pieces...

Can you draw animals? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and triangles become a party cat. Triangles and ovals make up a cute penguin. What kind of animal can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw all their favorite animals.

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