Description: The stories behind some of the greatest artworks of all time, including the real-life struggles and triumphs of the artists who created them.
Brief description: Mary Richards is an award-winning art publisher, writer, and illustrator. She adapted and edited David Hockney's bestselling A History of Pictures for Children and is the author of A History of Music for Children and A History of Words for Children.
Review Quotes: Arranged chronologically, each chapter features a single artist who bucked convention... Plentiful reproductions make each chapter visually appealing, and a few activities sprinkled throughout help drive home the importance of the artists' stylistic innovations...The approachable tone, dossier-style pages, and plentiful visual aids will make this an easy pick for students hoping to become better acquainted with famous artists.-- "Booklist"