Painting 10 masters of the art world in the context of their times, these engaging references examine the political, religious, and social events that shaped the lives and works of history’s most celebrated artists. Insightful text and original color paintings provide explanation and analysis of a multitude of masterpieces for young art aficionados to enjoy.

Exploring the unique perspective of one of the most recognized figures in 20th-century art, this account traces the evolution of Spanish painter Pablo Picasso?from his Blue Period and Rose Period to his defining Cubist phase?and studies works such as Guernica and The Weeping Woman.