Chinese ink painting is one of the oldest continually practiced art forms in the world. It first appeared in China in the fifth century, and soon traveled to Korea and then to Japan. As old and deeply rooted in East Asian aesthetics and meditation as it is, ink painting is credited with influencing the development of Western modern art. Its minimalist approach to painting continues to have enormous appeal. Artist and teacher Sungsook Setton, who...

Anyone can draw and paint, anywhere and at any time! Whether in your backyard or while traveling the world, Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor is an inspirational, easy-to-use reference guide for artists who seek to expand their artistic horizons in new and adventurous ways. After a basic overview of tools and materials, learn how to find inspiration and beauty everywhere and in everything. Discover how to create a portable pack-and-carry supply box...

Discover how to create vibrant, colorful watercolor paintings of a range of animals! With Colorways: Watercolor Animals, learn to paint all your favorite animals, from an elephant and a whale to a dog, cat, fish, and more. Each step-by-step demonstration shows not only how to capture the animal's likeness, but also how to use color to create magical, otherworldly, and whimsical paintings. In these tutorials, you will also learn how to use watercolor...

"Brushstrokes Through Time: Art in the Ancient World" takes readers on a captivating journey across civilizations and epochs, exploring the diverse artistic expressions of antiquity. From the earliest forms of art to the enduring legacy left by ancient cultures, the book paints a comprehensive portrait of the visual language that shaped the ancient world and continues to resonate in the canvas of human history.

Meet the masters of abstract art! Students will take a close look at the lines, rays, and angles found in modern art as they read about influential artists like Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. By examining the simple shapes in modern paintings, students will gain confidence in their geometry skills through rich tasks that promote reasoning and critical thinking as they explore mathematics in a meaningful way. This full-color...

Naive art first became popular at the end of the 19th century. Until that time, this form of expression, created by untrained artists and characterized by spontaneity and simplicity, enjoyed little recognition from professional artists and art critics. Influenced by primitive arts, naive painting is distinguished by the fluidity of its lines, vivacity, and joyful colors, as well as by its rather clean-cut, simple shapes. Naive art counts among its...