Susie Hodge Boeken

Een nieuwe en innovatieve inleiding in de wereld van de kunst. Het boek is helder opgebouwd en gaat in op 50 belangrijke kunstwerken, van de grotschilderingen in Lascaux tot hedendaagse installaties, en verbindt ze met kunststromingen, thema's en technieken. Het boek maakt studenten en geïnteresseerden wegwijs in de belangrijkste perioden, kunstenaars en stijlen. De tekst is toegankelijk en beknopt, en vereenvoudigt en verklaart de belangrijkste concepten in de kunst en laat zien hoe deze met elkaar verbonden zijn. Het boek legt uit hoe, waarom en wanneer de kunst veranderde, wie wat introduceerde en wat dat dan was, waar de kunst werd gecreëerd en de invloed ervan. Het verklaart het vakjargon en geeft de lezer inzicht in de wereld van de kunst, zodat hij er meer van kan genieten. Susie Hodge is kunsthistoricus, historicus en beeldend kunstenaar. Ze schreef tal van populaire boeken, waaronder 50 Art Ideas, How to Survive Modern Art en Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained.

Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This book examines 100 iconic paintings from the Western canon and spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols and artistic tricks used by the painter to achieve particular effects.

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.

Learn to draw 28 cuddly kittens from scratch in six easy steps.

Learn to draw 100 of your favourite animals in three to four easy steps.

The artist's creative process is depicted as an intense and visceral experience, akin to breathing life into his artwork. His paintings emerge from him with a raw, almost primal energy, suggesting a deep connection between his emotions and the act of creation. This unique approach highlights the transformative power of art and the profound impact it has on both the artist and the viewer.

Featuring a fascinating introduction to Piet Mondrian's life and art, this stunning new book brings together a wide selection of Mondrian's magnificent work.

A sumptuous biography, history and gallery of the acclaimed Renaissance artist, with 500 fine-art reproductions

Packed with useful tips for gallery browsing, the Elements of Art takes the world's greatest artworks and makes them easy for anyone to understand.

Explore 5,000 years of art history through a captivating journey designed for children, featuring an array of photographs and illustrations from The Met. This unique book combines education and visual delight, making art accessible and engaging for young readers.