"How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces"--Back cover.

"Now a legendary artist, Vincent van Gogh led a tragic life and left an extraordinary legacy... This Book tells the fascinating life story of the tortured soul, who came late to art and suffered from insecurity and depression."---Back Cover

This book examines the art of ancient Egypt, including wall painting, reliefs, buildings, and sculpture.

Examines the art of prehistoric times, including painting, reliefs, sculpture, and pottery that has been found in Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas.

Explains how to make and operate several types of puppets.

Learn how to make your own picture frames.

Provides detailed instructions for making ten masks, including a tiger, a pirate, a bat, and more.

"The large variety of jobs that await the art lover are showcased in this peek into the workdays of 25 workers whose jobs involve art. Learn what it takes to be an architect or an art historian, how a technical illustrator or a game designer spends their day, and what's involved in hosting an art auction or tracking down art forgers"--

Secrets of the Knights Templar is the compelling chronicle of the warrior monks and their fight to defend the Catholic faith, and of their participation in the efforts to vie for control of the Holy Land with the Muslim armies of Kurdish military genius Saladin and his successors. Informally organized in 1119 to protect pilgrims on their journeys to visit the Holy Land, and officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church in 1129, the medieval Knights...