Susie Brooks

Presents illustrated step-by-step instructions for making art projects by using simple supplies from around the house, including coins, forks, and toilet paper rolls.

In the exciting world of printing and stamping, anything is possible. Leaves transform into lions, and potatoes become parrots. Readers get creative with common household items, such as spatulas, bubble wrap, and bottle tops. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide young artists to create fun and unique works of art by printing and stamping with items that are likely already in or around their homes. Vibrant illustrations help readers envision what...

"The exciting era known as the Renaissance revolutionized art, as artists broke with the past to embrace new subjects, techniques, and mediums. Painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, became famous across Europe, creating iconic works, such as the Mona Lisa and the statue David."--

"Pop Art burst onto the scene in the mid-20th century, filling the gray post-World War II years with life, color, and fun! Pop artists from Andy Warhol to David Hockney strived to make art accessible for everyone, celebrating the popular symbols for the modern age--from cars to hamburgers--in their work. In the process they changes the face of art forever."--

"Beginning as a 19th century literary movement, Romanticism was all about the drama, glory, imagination, and the awesome (and awful) wonders of life! Stirred by changing times across Europe, Romantic art championed humanity and emotions and celebrated nature in all its forms. As an artistic movement, Romanticism declined from the 1850s, but its influence lives on in the works of JMW Turner, John Constable, and Francisco Goya"--

Learn about India's history, its current thriving economy, multiethnic cultures, and daily lifestyles.

Learn about Japan's history, economy, and daily lifestyles.

"Have fun trying yoga poses and breathe your worries away!" -- Page [4] of cover.