Susie Hodge

This is a comprehensive reference book on the life and works of Diego Velazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV. It offers a fascinating study of this individualistic artist's education, family life and influences, and all his outstanding works. It explore...

This delightful introduction to drawing faces completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished faces. Susie Hodge includes a good selection of head-and-shoulder portraits in this book including couples...

The perfect guide to the most important ideas and concepts that underpin Western art: Romanesque; Byzantine; International Gothic; Early Renaissance; High Renaissance; Northern Renaissance; Mannerism; Baroque; Caravaggism; Dutch Golden Age; Rococo; Neoclassicism; Romanticism; Academic Art; Oriental...

This beautiful book is a brilliant exploration of a fascinating artist who changed the world of art in the 20th century and inspired future painters such as Picasso and Matisse, who said of Cezanne that he was "the father of us all."Author BiographySusie Hodge has an MA in the History of Art by Rese...

This is the ultimate art and design teacher's handbook; with guidance on planning lessons, inspiring creativity and imagination in pupils and getting great results. This comprehensive handbook provides art teachers with practical advice on: planning effective lessons; developing imaginative ideas fo...

This is an expert and detailed 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 is an insightful biography that tells the story of his life, the historical context of society at the time, and his ...

Want to brush up on your knowledge of Britain's castles? But don't want to wade through boring, long-winded books with old fashioned designs that make your eyes hurt? Then this is the book for you! Britain's Castles is a colourful, pocket-sized guide all about the most famous castles in England, Sco...

This delightful introduction completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to finished models. Susie Hodge includes a good selection of male and female figures of different ages and ethnicities in a range of dramat...

Starting with simple shapes, four popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of creatures including cats, dogs, horses, lions, elephants, monkeys, penguins and eagles. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for...

This fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works. The first part begins examines his style; it covers Renoir's techniques and training: painting copies at the Louvre; his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionis...

The world is full of some amazing, colorful animals. Young artists will have a chance to learn how to put these diverse creatures on paper. This step-by-step guide will teach animal lovers and budding artists how to draw everything from bright parrots to patterned big cats with expert tips and advic...

The world is full of some amazing, colorful animals. Young artists will have a chance to learn how to put these diverse creatures on paper. This step-by-step guide will teach animal lovers and budding artists how to draw everything from bright parrots to patterned big cats with expert tips and advic...

Even though dinosaurs have been extinct for a very long time, young artists can make them seem alive through their own budding art skills. With pencil in hand, theyll draw leaf-eating reptiles and the excitingly ferocious T-Rex. Young artists will learn basic drawing skills and what materials are ne...

Even though dinosaurs have been extinct for a very long time, young artists can make them seem alive through their own budding art skills. With pencil in hand, theyll draw leaf-eating reptiles and the excitingly ferocious T-Rex. Young artists will learn basic drawing skills and what materials are ne...

Relying on the most recent scientific studies on climate change, these guidebooks take a new look at the history of natural disasters. With a captivating blend of vivid photographs, color illustrations, and lively writing, these works dramatize the forces that drive earth's atmosphere, geology, and ...

This is a "Science in the News" series, illustrating stateoftheart science and technology and showing the facts behind the moral and science issues affecting the planet's welfare and Earth Science research in our world. "Scientist Says" sidebars, scientist profiles and Career Fact Files are included...

Containing over 70 topics from trench warfare to the Holocaust, this resource offers ready-to-use lesson plans for teachers wanting to inspire their 14-16-year-olds. Because teachers have so many things to do, creating new, inspiring lessons can often take a back seat. This book is designed to assis...

Containing over 70 topics from Medieval Britain to the Restoration, this resource offers ready-to-use lesson plans for teachers wanting to inspire their 11-14-year-olds. Because teachers have so many things to do, creating new, inspiring lessons can often take a back seat. This book is designed to a...