Travels around the world to explore works of art and some of the world's most famous artists

Uses the subjects of well-known paintings to introduce the numbers from one to twenty

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

Examines how various elements of the weather have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places

"Art is everywhere. It's in our galleries, on our streets and even in our homes. Under the playful guidance of Keith, a world-renowned art historian (who also happens to be an ostrich), this book encourages young readers to use the basic tools of visual analysis when studying art, giving them the eyes to see art outside of the restrictions of a gallery. This book aims to show that art isn't always about classical paintings and knowing the right answers....

Examines how the four elements have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places

Invites the reader to take a closer look at art work while pointing out tiny details hidden in famous works of art, providing information about a work or an artist, or explaining the techniques used to create the piece

Examines the great age of European art when new developments in painting, sculpture, and architecture brought about an entire different attitude to art

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

An introduction to Surrealism which includes guidance for related activities as well as brief biographies of six artists: Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miró, Meret Oppenheim, and Frida Kahlo