Bøker av Susie Hodge

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.

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

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.

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

Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps.

New, innovative introduction to the story of art

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 new and innovative approach to the fascinating history of women artists, from the sixteenth century to the present

An expert and comprehensive new reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

A new introduction to the story of architecture which explores the key buildings, but also examines materials, styles and fundamental building elements

The fastest way to grasp the key concepts of architecture

New edition of Gustav Klimt in the popular Masterpieces of Art series.Gustav Klimt, well known for his sensual, arresting depictions of women (The Kiss, Fulfillment, The Tree of Life), was a founder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own Art Nouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectual society of his time and he painted very large canvases combining oils with gold foil. This beautiful new book brings together a wide selection of Klimt’s magnificent work.

A great book for anyone interested in this subject with simple step-by-step drawings and a fantastic selection of popular breeds.

With five superb pop-ups of Da Vinci's greatest works, children will have fun as they learn about art. They can open up The Last Supper, see Da Vinci's Flying Machine in action, and meet the Archangel Gabriel in The Annunciation. Reproduces 15 of his most important works.

Superbly illustrated and animated with five stunning pop-ups of Van Gogh's most famous works. Young readers can open the shutters in The Bedroom, meet each character in The Potato Eaters, and spin the starlit sky in The Starry Night. Introduces Van Gogh in an approachable, fun way that kids will enjoy.

Learn to draw a playful pack of 30 perfect pooches in 6 easy stages! In no more than 6 simple stages, Susie Hodge shows you how to draw and color 30 dogs and puppies. Create your own kennel of canine companions - from an endearing chocolate Labrador puppy to a rascal of a Jack Russell terrier; a pocket-size chihuahua to a mammoth Great Dane! Each adorable dog is developed in no more than 6 easy stages, from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, colored paw-trait in watercolor or colored pencil - whatever medium you choose. Within the book's easy-to-follow landscape format the dogs leap to life across the pages, making them ideal for budding artists of all pedigrees: from kids looking for afterschool art projects to adults wanting to create lifelike pet portraits. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Dogs (2010), PLUS 5 dashing dogs drawn specially for this new volume!

This is a gallery of the most famous stolen artworks that have never been recovered and an examination of the heists and their subsequent investigations

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.

Features helpful prompts and pages that encourage budding artists to try new materials to draw with.

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

This book showcases the quiet retreats, creative hubs, lifelong homes and holiday escapes of some key artistic figures. It introduces readers to each artist's life and work, placing the significance of the home at the heart of their practice before exploring how each residency both reflected and inspired the artist's creative output.

Learn to draw 28 cuddly kittens from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful kittens. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 adorable furry felines in a range of playful poses. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawingwith a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even furtherPerfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these friendly furballs to life with this inspiring guide.

Learn to draw 28 playful puppies from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful puppies. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 cute and characterful puppies in a range of much-loved breeds. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawingwith a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even furtherPerfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these playful pooches to life with this inspiring guide.

Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, or Rembrandt obsess over painting his own image? What''s the secret behind the Terracotta Army, or Andy Warhol''s soup cans? Art: Explained offers straightforward and satisfying answers to 100 of these fascinating questions. If you''ve ever looked at an art masterpiece in awe, but wondered just what it means, here is your guide.

Learn to draw 28 mountain animals from scratch in a few easy steps.