Synopses & Reviews
"Picture That is a unique history-through-art series in which 15 to 20 key works of art with child-friendly images illustrate and illuminate different aspects of everyday life at certain periods of history. The range of topics covered in each book includes family life and events; childhood and education; commercial and town life; agriculture and country living; homes, clothes, and fashion; food, festivals, and customs; travel and transportation; and war and punishment. Each work of art is displayed in its entirety with a general introduction to the subject matter, placing it in context and giving information about the period in which it was created. Carefully selected details of the work of art are enlarged lo give the reader a close-up view, with captions that reveal fascinating and often unexpected facts. "The Trail West focuses on the lives and adventures of the brave pioneers who headed West in search of a new life. It also explores the lives of the Native Americans already living there. Among the extraordinary artists who recorded these exploits are Benjamin Franklin Reinhardt, Winslow Homer, George Caleb Bingham, and George Catlin.
Synopsis
The popular Picture That series features fine-art reproductions to explore history These books are favorites of art and history lovers alike. High quality art reproductions with sidebars and historical info and spotlights on details of paintings are used to impart information in an engaging and browsable format. This book is as at home on a coffee table as it is on a library shelf.