Explore the mind of the ultimate Renaissance man, with fast facts, exciting mini missions, and quick, bite-sized summaries to guide you along the way. Filled with fun and fresh artwork, this whistle-stop tour gives a glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential thinkers.
My name is Stephen Hawking and despite my disease, I am recognized as one of the most influential scientists of our time. I studied black holes and the origin of the Universe and proposed decidedly innovative theories. Follow my research about space and physics and learn how truly fascinating science can be.
At one time dismissed by many as inaccessible, elitist or even facile, contemporary art has since entered the realm of popular culture and is enjoyed by millions of gallery visitors every year. Over the past decade ambitious redevelopments and new constructions conceived specifically for contemporary art - such as London's Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou in Paris and Museo Guggenheim Bilbao - have…
OverviewrnVan Gogh, who took up a variety of professions before becoming an artist, was a solitary, despairing and self-destructive man. This richly illustrated and expert study follows the artist from the early gloom-laden paintings in which he captured the misery of peasants and workers in his homeland, through his bright and colorful Parisian period, to the work of his final years, spent und…
Understanding and using the right tools and materials to create a work of art can make a monumental difference in appearance, texture, permanence, and more. No matter what medium an artist may use, there are many choices to make and things to consider when beginning a new work of art: what kind of surface or support to paint on, what type of brush to use, and how a medium will ultimately look o…
Pigeon Jones, abandoned as a baby, is found and raised by Birch, a white, former circus elephant who paints beautiful pictures, and through their travels and adventures they discover the meanings of love and family.
OverviewrnThis work is an attractive and friendly resource for students... The strengths of this biography are its attractive illustrations