This stunning series uncovers the life and times of some of the most important and influential artists of the modern world. Each title focuses on one artist, exploring their life and work in the context of world events. Each book features large reproductions of the artist's work from their first drawing to their final masterpiece. The books also include selected works from other artists and colour and black and white photographs and illustrations which help to bring the artist's world to life. This is the second group of 8 titles in the 16 title series.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Artists in Their World .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .

Sally O'Reilly studied fine art at Hull University. She is an art historian and curator in modern Art. She contributes regularly to Time Out magazine as well as the specialist press. She is currently co-editor of a new art, culture and theory magazine, 'Monitor', and co-director of Transit Space, a gallery in Hackney, London. Jude Welton has written extensively on art history for children, including titles in the DK Eyewitness Art series. She has a Masters Degree in Child Psychology and is currently living in Scotland with her husband and son. Jude is the author of Artists in Their World: Henri Matisse