New Releases by Rosie DICKINS

Today, Impressionist paintings draw huge crowds and sell for millions. But when they were first painted, those same pictures caused public outrage and the artists who created them struggled to make a living. This is the fascinating story of those artists, now known as the Impressionists.

Describing the life of the Bard - from his childhood in Stratford-upon-Avon to his career as a playwright - this book explores the influence of Shakespeare''s great works which continue to hold today.

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Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. Will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster?

This inspiring book is full of amazing art from around the world and arty things to make and do, based on some original artists methods and ideas.

Kunst selbst gestalten, nach dem Vorbild berühmter Werke: Dazu gibt es hier viele Anregungen und genaue Anleitungen. Ab 9.

If you''d love to meet a unicorn, dive into these magical tales. Discover the unicorn who makes friends with a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter - and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries.

An illustrated history of ancient Rome from the founding of the city to the end of the empire.

A comprehensive guide to horses and ponies covers how to care for them, the competitions they can participate in, and how they are portrayed in literature and motion pictures, and includes six short stories based on myths about horses.

Learn how to use different artistic techniques with projects based on masterpieces of art using the artist''s methods or ideas.

Over 30 of the world''s best known pictures have been chosen for this introduction to art for children. Includes facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work. There are also Internet links to recommended websites where you can view lots more pictures, play art games and create your own art online.

This sumptuous book covers every era of visual art from ancient to modern. It includes works from every major genre, from classical to cubist; focuses on every major theme, from still-life to society; and contains works by the world''s most renowned and influential artists. This encyclopaedic title contains hundreds of gloriously reproduced works of art from the world''s major collections, including the National Gallery in London. The superb illustrations are combined with authoritative, informative and fascinating text, which brings the paintings to life and also explains how to get the most out of looking at art. Key works, including the Arnolfini Portrait, Venus and Mars and Les Demoiselles d''Avignon, are explored in detail. Contains a timeline, biographical details about many major artists, and an extensive glossary that explains key terms clearly and precisely. Includes approved Internet links, which can be accessed through the Usborne Quicklinks website, and lead the reader to hundreds of more works of art in addition to the masterpieces included in this wonderful and exciting book.

Includes information on the following: about horses, English riding, Western riding, pony care, riding out, jumping, dressage, and competitions.

Describes everything from how to clean a saddle to what to do when a horse bolts, and from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event.

An instructional art book focusing on the various elements in drawing a face.

This innovative book is brimming with easy ideas for drawing faces. Simple, step-by-step instructions show you how to create portaits. caricatures and cartoons, using pencils, pens, pastels, and paints.

This guide covers the world of riding and should appeal to riders of all ages and levels of ability as well as those who simply love horses. Live action photography and helpful illustrations are combined with straightforward text.