Kiowa County Public Library District

"From leading Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro, a timely and insightful examination of what the world's greatest dramatist can teach us about life in an America riven by conflict. The United States has always been divided, but Americans from all walks of life have also always shared a deep affinity for the plays William Shakespeare, even if their meaning has been fiercely contested. For well over two centuries now, Americans of all stripes--presidents...

Explores the five key elements of painting and features the artwork of the world's classic painters as well as modern artists.

Practice counting on some of the most famous sculptures in the world! Masterpieces by world-famous sculptor Alexander Calder are used to teach quantity in this artful, read-aloud board book.

Presents nine famous paintings by such artists as Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Mary Cassatt, each accompanied by a short rhyme and featuring a textured element for readers to touch; and includes brief biographies of the artists.

Puffer the puffin hosts an animated visit with twentieth-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, providing information about his life and career. Includes full-sceen images of some of Picasso's masterworks.

Follow Dr. Albert Barnes on his remarkable rise from a working-class Philadelphia neighborhood to the top of the modern art world. This unique tale follows Dr. Barnes as he travels the world, collecting works of art by some of history's most famous artists. The film digs deep into the intricacies of each painting, offering a rare look at the priceless collection and at the new Philadelphia museum that now houses it.