Böcker av Susie Hodge

Take an artistic pilgrimage to some of the world's most inspirational places for aesthetes and creatives with Artistic Places.

An alternative introduction to modern art, focusing on the stories of 50 key works that consciously questioned the boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today.

This sumptuous new book features page after page of astounding work, showing Tiffany's skill as a colourist and a craftsman, with works that still inspire artists and audiences today.

I Know an Artist is a collection of 84 beautifully illustrated portraits that reveal the fascinating connections between famous artists throughout history.

A detailed reference book on the extraordinary period of art that flowered in the newly independent Dutch Republic, with works from c.1600 to c.1680, with biographies of the most significant artists and an extensive gallery of thematic works.

A sumptuous illustrated biography, history and gallery of the acclaimed artist of the late 19th and early 20th century.

This new book in the series follows Leonardo da Vinci's artistic development, from early drawings and paintings while apprentice to artist Andrea del Verrocchio, to his later works, including the renowned Mona Lisa as well as his scientific observations and inventions that still impact the world today.

Learn to draw 28 different charming farm animals from scratch in a few easy steps

Teaches how to draw people moving in very easy step-by-step stages.

new edition to Prestel's popular "50s" series, this collection of the finest examples of Art Nouveau showing how the movement impacted every artistic discipline.

A perceptive and detailed account of the artist Paul Cezanne, who inquely bridged the gap between the Impressionist and the Cubist movements.

Casts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.

Artists ask questions when they make art - and viewers ask questions when they look at art. This book provides an engaging way for young people to start asking and answering questions for themselves. It is structured around 22 questions, each one tackled over two spreads.

An insightful biography and showcase of the celebrated and influential Baroque painter, sumptuously illustrated throughout.

Twentieth-century painter, designer and wood engraver Eric Ravilious was responsible for a range of different works, from illustrations for books to designs for ceramics for the Wedgwood pottery firm. This new book features beautiful woodcut images of countryside life, watercolours of rolling landscapes and many of Ravilious' profound war paintings

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.

An investigation into the myths surrounding the Knights Templar.

An in-depth study of the artist in context, with a gallery of 300 celebrated paintings.

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From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.

Offers art teachers with practical advice on planning effective lessons, developing imaginative ideas for teaching art across the age ranges, developing students' creative, technical and critical skills, and preparing students for coursework and exams.

Offering coverage ranging from Impressionism to the Harlem Renaissance, from Cezanne to Post modernism, this book presents an introduction to modern art.

An account of the painter Claude Monet, one of the key founders of the Impressionist movement and arguably the most influential painter of modern times. It tells the story of his life, the historical context of society at the time, and his relationships with Renoir, Sisley and Manet.

Ever wanted to make a maraca? This step by step guide will show you how, with clear, engaging photos that show just how easy it is to make and personalise your very own maraca.

The human face is central to art - from childhood it is what we want to draw. Here, Susie Hodge shows how to draw a fantastic selection of faces. Even beginners will be able to create realistic portraits following this simple step-by-step technique, and experienced artists will benefit from the variety of faces shown.

From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.

Gives you an understanding of the ways in which modern art differs from realistic works of earlier centuries. This book examines 100 works of modern art that have attracted critical and public hostility from Cy Twomblys scribbled "Olympia", Jean-Michel Basquiats crude but spontaneous "LNAPRK", and more.