Paint and Painting: The Colors, the Techniques, the Surfaces : A History of Artists' Tools (Scholastic Voyages of Discovery: Visual Arts)

Text and accompanying photographs present the tools of prehistoric cave artists to the techniques of Picasso and other 20th century masters. Explores the relationships across cultures and continents from Egyptian papyrus to Chinese scrolls, Italian frescoes to French impressionists, and much more. Includes biographical information on some of the famous artist