(4) YA Art Masters series. Illustrated by L. R. Galante & Simone Boni. These revised large-format art books place their subjects in historical, social, cultural, and stylistic context. The pages are busy; each double-page spread addresses one aspect in a short main paragraph, then also includes sidebars, captions for the many color reproductions, and usually a central illustration. There's a lot of good information, but the books' organization is rather loose. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art Masters titles: The Art of the Renaissance, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and The Impressionists.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Art Masters series. Illustrated by Simone Boni & L. R. Galante. These revised large-format art books place their subjects in historical, social, cultural, and stylistic context. The pages are busy; each double-page spread addresses one aspect in a short main paragraph, then also includes sidebars, captions for the many color reproductions, and usually a central illustration. There's a lot of good information, but the books' organization is rather loose. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art Masters titles: The Art of the Renaissance, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and The Impressionists.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Art Masters series. Illustrated by L. R. Galante & Andrea Ricciardi. These revised large-format art books place their subjects in historical, social, cultural, and stylistic context. The pages are busy; each double-page spread addresses one aspect in a short main paragraph, then also includes sidebars, captions for the many color reproductions, and usually a central illustration. There's a lot of good information, but the books' organization is rather loose. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art Masters titles: The Art of the Renaissance, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and The Impressionists.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by L. R. Galante. Dense and information-rich, this encyclopedia of the Sistine Chapel contains reproductions of many of its famous frescoes, as well as realistic cartoon drawings of scenes from its construction and important figures and events in its history. Small type, references to numbered illustrations, and uncompromisingly technical vocabulary make this book largely inaccessible, but those who can unlock it will find it a great resource. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) YA Masters of Art series. These oversized volumes place their subjects in historical, social, cultural, and stylistic context. Each double-page spread addresses one aspect in a short paragraph, sidebars, captions for the many color reproductions, and usually an original, central illustration. 'Renaissance', organized chronologically and geographically, is easier to read than 'Chagall', which focuses mainly on cities he lived in and cultural developments of his time. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by L. R. Galante. This overview contains double-page spreads on a variety of topics on ancient Egypt, including the royal family, religion, trade, taxes, and farming. Brief but clearly written text and adequate drawings emphasize the more positive aspects of Egyptian culture, while glossing over the less positive, such as slavery. A "Who's Who" section at the end lists notable pharaohs. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Masters of Art series. These oversized volumes place their subjects in historical, social, cultural, and stylistic context. Each double-page spread addresses one aspect in a short paragraph, sidebars, captions for the many color reproductions, and usually an original, central illustration. 'Renaissance', organized chronologically and geographically, is easier to read than 'Chagall', which focuses mainly on cities he lived in and cultural developments of his time. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.