Kiowa County Public Library District

"There's an art to viewing art. The Art of Looking at Art addresses countless issues surrounding this frequently misunderstood microcosm, in a highly informative, yet conversational tone. History, fascinating and altogether human backstories, and information pertaining to every conceivable aspect of visual art are interwoven in twelve concise chapters"--

Presents the life and works of Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci.

Twelve images of traditional and contemporary art from South, East, and Southeast Asia in this collection trace artistic traditions through time and across cultures.

Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings by artists from Holbein to Picasso, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on each artist and painting.

Discusses the life and career of this French artist, describing and giving examples of his work.

Isolates the artistic element of lines, discusses what thoughts and feelings can be conveyed by different kinds of lines, and examines how they contribute to a work of art through various examples.

While looking for his friend Art, a boy wanders through the Museum of Modern Art and is amazed by what he discovers there.

Discusses the life and work of French post-impressionist artist Henri Matisse.