For over 25,000 years, humans across the globe have shaped, decorated, and fired clay. Despite great differences in location and time, universal themes appear in the world's ceramic traditions, including religious influences, human and animal representations, and mortuary pottery. In 'Global Clay: Themes in World Ceramic Traditions', noted pottery scholar John A. Burrison explores the recurring artistic themes that tie humanity together, explaining...

This book takes a look at works of art where places are the focal point. Accompanying each featured work of art is an art activity found under a flap.

"What makes you happy? Whatever it is, draw it, with the help of Christopher Hart, the world's top-selling author of art instruction books! Whether it's an adorable pet, the trip of a lifetime, or an everyday moment to savor (like your morning cup of coffee or buying a cute pair of shoes), this book celebrates the many things that make you happy--and helps you turn them into fun-filled drawings. An enlightening introduction explains how to create...

Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs explain how to do thirty-five watercolor techniques, from laying down washes to using salt to create texture.

"From the intricate to the bold, 1000 Patterns offers an array of historical designs from around the world. Pairing color plates with intriguing profiles, author Drusilla Cole reveals the language of pattern and demonstrates how each has evolved throughout the ages. Discover how the plant and animal forms decorating Chinese carpets, textiles, and reliefs spread throughout Asia. Trace the development of stylized motifs in Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine...