Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on Manet structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a colour photograph of an object shown in real-life close-up detail.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

School Library Journal Review

YA-- Every inch of space in these wonderful introductions is covered with an illustration--even the title and copyright pages. Primary sources, both written and visual, explain the subjects. Each double-page topic treatment opens with a concise summary, and related accompanying full-color illustrations and reproductions are explained in full paragraphs. Discussions on how to analyze the various works are also included. A paintbrush symbol identifies specific techniques or touches used in individual paintings. The chronology enables readers to focus on specific events that may be missed in the text. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

The piecemeal design of these books invites the reader to dip in and read small segments in order to easily learn a great deal or just the most important facts. Each double-page spread contains up to a dozen reproductions of artwork, sketchbooks, artists' materials, and examples of techniques, with extensive information appearing in captions and other small blocks of type. Included is a list of where to find each artist's works. Glos., ind. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.