Kids’ Art Reads–Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington
With vibrant illustrations and a brilliant biography of Leonora Carrington’s life, Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall’s Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington is a must-read picture book perfect for kids and parents alike.
Kids’ Art Reads: The Gallery
There are picture books for littler kids and novels for grown-ups, but it can sometimes feel like chapter books with an art-historical slant are few and far-between. Yes, there are classics like From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and the Chasing Vermeer series, but sometimes the quieter chapter books (like The Outcasts […]
Art Reads: A Piece of the World
If you get our newsletters, you’ll know that we hinted that a review of Christina Baker Kline’s novel A Piece of the World was on its way. Well, wait no further: we can’t wait to dive into A Piece of the World with you! A Piece of the World is a fictional memoir that centers around the life of Christina Olson, […]
Kids’ Art Reads: Jeanette Winter
If you’re looking for some fresh titles to impress the young readers in your life (while teaching them about art history), look no further than the books of Jeanette Winter. Winter’s picture books, which tell the stories of artists, architects, historical figures, and folks who’ve striven to make a difference in the world, make for some […]
Art Reads: The Masterpiece
If you’re a frequent flyer here at the Art Docent Program blog, you’ll probably agree with us when we say that art and architecture have the power to connect people across time. It’s one of the many reasons we’re so passionate about art history. And, luckily for those of you that are big readers, that […]
10 Artist Quotes To Spark Your Creativity
It’s no surprise that artists tend to be some of the most notable quotables. And since discovering how artists talk about their work can often inspire creative people of any sort, we decided it was high time to put together a collection of some of our favorite quotes from our favorite artists, many of whom […]
Kids’ Art Reads: Susan Goldman Rubin Writes Fine Art Books for Kids
If you haven’t heard of Susan Goldman Rubin, it’s about time you did. Or perhaps you’ve picked up one of her books and not even realized it: with over 27 books in print, author Susan Goldman Rubin is making fine art and history accessible to children. Born and raised in the Bronx, Susan Goldman Rubin […]
Art Reads: Girl In Hyacinth Blue
There’s very little that piques our interest like a good mystery. . .especially art historical mysteries. Missing works of famous artists referenced in documents throughout history continue to beguile us centuries later. We yearn to know what happened to these lost works: and yet when a supposedly-real one happens to turn up, we’re immediately skeptical […]
Art Reads: The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt’s latest novel, The Goldfinch, won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2014, and it’s easy to see why. Its treatment of art and art history never veers into pretentious territory, and poses deep questions about art itself to its readers, wrapped in the all-engrossing story of Theo Decker and his connection to the title painting. […]
Here’s Where to Read Free Art Books Online
Readers and art history lovers rejoice: your holiday season is about to get much more merry. We have good news for you: Getty Publications, associated with The Getty Museum, has a virtual library where you can check out over 250 books on art, art history, and more online. Yes, we’re telling the truth. It gets […]