Name That Style: All about Isms in Art (Bob Raczka's Art Adventures)

Wonderfully illustrated book that kids love because it is NOT overwhelming. It is not overpacked with illustrations, not overloaded with facts. It is what it should be, a gentle and solid basic introduction to some basic art pieces, that illustrate in the profound way the major art periods comes to painting. It allows a child to grasp the concept and take it from there. The book covers the following: Naturalism Mannerism Neoclassicism Romanticism Realism Impressionism Pointillism Fauvism Cubism Futurism Surrealism Abstract Expressionism Op Art Photo Realism A must for any parent who wants to give a little artist solid basic painting art history, a child, an art teacher who wants to help the students to grasp the concept of changes in art through the ages. GREAT BOOK! MIND STREACHER!

I like the book, but it is much more concise, with less information than I expected. He does go through the "isms" - Naturalism, Mannerism, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Pointillism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Op Art and Photorealism - but the book has only 32 pages, with basically one double-sided page per movement. The information is good, but quite limited. Good for young learners only.

This book is a great study tool as well as just plain fascinating reading. While slim, it manages to pack a lot of important information into it's few pages, and in a very easy-to-understand and memorable format. I'm very glad I purchased this book--it's beautiful to look at and a great summary of some of the major art movements throughout history. My only complaint is that, as with any condensed version, it's very narrow-viewed and can't contain much artwork/artists. Oh well, still wonderful!

Awesome entry level review of the various styles of art from the Rennaisance onward. Gives a brief two page summary with some examples, while listing prominent artists. Excellent as a basic learning reference.

This is a great book for teaching children about the many styles of art. There are not too many words which makes it great to use in the classroom as an introduction to a lesson.I will definitely be using it in my classroom next year.

As an Advanced Placement Art History teacher, I was looking for a book that would delve into the vast cornucopia of 20th century art movements. THIS IS NOT THAT BOOK. It's short and basic. If you are looking for a 20 page or so quick overview and know very little about art, it might suffice for you. If you have more than a passing familiarity with art, this book will be a waste of your money.

A thin book that looks appealing and gets to the point. It is what I needed to for my 10-14 year old children (to supplement art classes). I saw nothing like this at my library....though there were tons of art subject books. Pleased!

Definitely an introductory book. I think the info is helpful, but it is a little dry for kids to read, and a not really in depth enough to teach from. Each description is a little shorter than I thought it would be.