Books and Media - Art Appreciation

Abstract Painting Concepts and Techniques

Abstract Painting Concepts and Techniques takes the artist through the history and exact methods of abstract works in two clear, comprehensive sections, covering both traditional abstract works and post-painterly modern abstraction. The first

Art Encounters Books

Get a glimpse into the life of master painters through captivating fictional adventures developed by the authors and injected with actual real-life historical events of the featured painter.

Art Now Volume 2

The perfect primer on what is happening in the contemporary art scene today. Features over 135 of the most important international artists in A-Z artist entries that each include a short biography, exhibition history, and images of works of each.

Art Smart

This book is an exciting way to teach art history and art appreciation, and to increase skills in grades 3-9. It combines 40 full color museum slides with 94 ready-to-use activities, which include background information, style, technique, and directions.

Artists’ Houses Book

In this book, readers will appreciate the homes and different tastes and styles of artists such as William Morris, René Magritte, Alphonse Mucha, Claude Monet, and Frederic Church.

Discovering Great Artists

This book is intended for young artists (ages 4 to 12) who want to experience and enjoy painting, sculpture, drawing, and building works of art to follow the styles of the great masters, such as Van Gogh, Michelangelo, or Rembrandt.

Graphic Agitation 2

This powerful and engaging volume examines the use of graphics in social and political protest since the early 1990s. It is the follow-up to the popular Graphic Agitation. Includes 550 color illustrations and 60 black and white illustrations.

Hands On Culture Series

Discover the history, geography, science, math, literature, and art of 6 cultures around the world. Students often remember what they do better than what they study, so these practical books guide them through doing activities drawn from many cultures.

Hands-On Cultural Book Series

Covers Art Activities for All Ages. Projects from Aztec rattles to welcoming cats from Japan, which are replicated from authentic art from museums and private collections. Seven paperbacks, 81-85 pages. (Yvonne Y. Merrill).

How to Talk to Children About Art

Anticipating how kids react to paintings by artists as diverse as Botticelli and Pollock, this prepares adults for the questions kids ask. He offers valuable tips for making any museum visit a success by providing a great refresher course on art history.

New York Sketchbook

New York City is seen through the eyes of artist Fabrice Moireau, with sketches in watercolor and pencil. Coupled with text by Bronx native Jerome Charyn, this book is the perfect visual guide to the city’s streets, monuments, gardens, and hidden corners.

Reading Pictures: Self Teaching Activities In Art

This book contains exercises that are designed to be self-teaching, allowing middle school or older students to learn to "read" works of art and discover the meaning of style, the significance of content, and different elements that make up a work of art.

Sir Winston Churchill — His Life Through His Paintings

For more than 40 years, Winston Churchill painted as a hobby. Thirty years after his death, Minnie Churchill and David Coombs have combined forces to issue a moving compilation of all of his creative works along with engaging authoritative commentary.

Strokes of Genius

A celebration of the art of drawing, Strokes of Genius features styles ranging from meticulous realism to imaginative flights of fancy, from lyrical sketches created in minutes to intricately layered renderings that took months to complete.

Tony Bennett in the Studio: A Life of Art & Music

In this beautiful memoir, richly illustrated with his own artwork, Tony Bennett reflects on his career and the inspiration that continues to infuse both his music and his art. It also includes a CD of "artful songs" selected and performed by the artist.

Universal "Art Through the Ages" Digital Image Sets

Digital images are a wonderful alternative to traditional slides. Digital images can be shared over a network and viewed by many users at the same time. Images arrive on a CD with four different resolutions. Each set is indexed using thumbnail images.

Universal "Art Through the Ages" Unit Sets

Digital images are a wonderful alternative to traditional slides. Digital images can be shared over a network and viewed by many users at the same time. Images arrive on a CD with four different resolutions. Each set is indexed using thumbnail images.

Universal Digital Image Sets: Focus On Series

These sets feature carefully selected images, accompanied by informative support materials that will help make art history and art technique lessons more relevant to students. Please specify if you would like images on CD or DVD.

Usborne Introduction to Art

Usborne Introduction To Art provides an informative and in-depth look at the great themes, techniques, movements and artists from ancient and medieval times to the present day.

Usborne Introduction to Modern Art

Usborne Introduction To Modern Art successfully covers the subject of modern art while remaining accessible to a younger audience. Published in association with the National Gallery of London, it covers the Impressionists through to contemporary artists.

Wilton Art Appreciation CD-ROMs

These award-winning CD-ROMs offer guided lessons specifically designed for classroom use. This interactive curriculum, with fine art photography from around the world, actively involves students in understanding and appreciating art.

Wilton Student Workbook

This workbook correlates with the Wilton Art Appreciation Videos Series 100 and the Wilton Art Appreciation CD-ROMs. Lessons in art history, criticism and aesthetics foster critical thinking. The workbook serves as a personal record of visual learning.

African-American Artists Video Series

Award-winning documentary series by producer Linda Freeman provides intimate and personal looks at the lives and works of famous artists working in their own studios. David Irving is the writer-director. Color.

Art of Mexico DVD

The cultural and political heritage of Mexico has inspired unique and compelling art. This two-part series from Kultur Films explores Mexican art from its beginnings with the Aztec and Mayan peoples to modern day painters.

Artists of the 20th Century DVDs

This series from Kultur Films examines the lives and work of some of the greatest visual artists of the 20th century. Fascinating facts are revealed about the artists. Each DVD includes stunning images of the artist's greatest work.

Crystal Art Smart DVDs

Now available on DVD, these videos take your students into the studio for an over-the-shoulder look at the various skills and techniques demonstrated by professional artists and craftspersons. All DVDs are approximately 30 minutes long.

Crystal Interdisciplinary Program — Recycled, Re-Seen

Produced by the Museum of International Folk Art, this innovative and dynamic program includes a video, an interdisciplinary curriculum guide, and 20 color prints.

Dutch Masters DVDs

This series from Kultur Films chronicles the lives, times, and works of the Dutch Masters, men whose genius has captivated the art world for generations. Informative and entertaining, the series highlights important events in each artist’s life.

Great Women Artists DVDs

This series of programs from Kultur Films presents an in-depth look at some of the greatest women artists of all times. It features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs. Geared toward grades 7 and up, each DVD runs 45 minutes.

I Can Fly DVDs

Hosted by teenager Austin Eve Irving, this compelling video series for children of all ages features exciting explorations into the lives and times of famous painters.

Impressionists DVDs

The six programs in this collection from Kultur Films provide an in-depth look into the fascinating world of the Impressionists and their art. The programs place each artist in historical context, highlighting the events that inspired their work.

Landmarks of Western Art DVDs

Kultur Video offers an authoritative and comprehensive study of art and artists through the ages. The six films in this series document the world's great artistic accomplishments from the medieval period to post-impressionism, Botticelli to van Gogh.

Multicultural Videos

These multicultural videos are documentaries of the artists life, dreams , and emotions. They pay special attention to emotional aspects of creative art.

Post-Impressionists DVDs

The work and lives of six of the most famous and influential figures of the Post-Impressionist movement are examined in detail in this series from Kultur Films.

Who is the Artist? DVD Series

Now available on DVD, this series is a great way to introduce students grade three and up to the life and work of famous artists. Its interactive approach encourages students to evaluate paintings as they are presented. The full set presents 18 artists.

Wilton Art Appreciation Video Program - Series 200

This video program introduces young students to the world's greatest paintings and teaches visual concepts such as realism and abstraction, warm and cool colors, and compostion. Includes 6 programs on 3 videos.