Books by Doris Kutschbach

Henry Rousseau's Jungle Book: Adventures in Art

by Doris Kutschbach

In this delightful introduction to the art of Henri Rousseau children explore a tropical jungle while they learn about the colors and themes that make the artist’s paintings masterpieces of deceptive simplicity. As a customs official, Henri Rousseau escaped the boredom of his job by creating colorful paintings of a fantastic dream world—a place where apes and lions cavort, snakes slither, flamingoes stroll, tigers hunt, and enigmatic figures entice unsuspecting visitors amid lush, tropical plants and flowers. This book draws children into Rousseau’s most famous works, pointing out the many elements and symbols he incorporated, and helping them understand the use of perspective and color that were his trademarks. Biographical information reveals the importance the natural world played in Rousseau’s life and the playful text encourages further investigation into the power of imagination and creativity.

Coloring Book Dali (Coloring Books)

by Doris Kutschbach

Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.

A Year in Art: The Activity Book

by Doris Kutschbach, Christiane Weidemann, Anne-Kathrin Funck

What better way to learn about art than to create your own masterpiece alongside another, find hidden details that add to an understanding of the artwork, read fascinating stories about how the piece came to be created, or take an entertaining quiz that leads to a deeper appreciation of the technique and theme. Modeled after Prestel’s successful A Year in Art series, this beautifully produced activity book introduces children to many of the world’s greatest artworks—ranging from African masks to European paintings and modern art. Hands-on projects are sure to spark children’s imaginations while imparting important knowledge that will serve them well as they grow older. The book is perfect for all kinds of drawing and the exquisite reproductions will impress kids of all ages. Whether used at home or in a classroom, this engaging and enriching book will delight children, their parents, and teachers with its endless opportunities to create and learn about art.

42 Artists Everyone Should Know

by Various, Doris Kutschbach, Brad Finger, Alison Baverstock, Florian Heine

From Bosch to Basquiat, this richly illustrated introduction to art through the centuries introduces young readers to a hugely diverse collection of works, genres, and genius.

Brimming with color, information, and inspiration, this beautifully designed volume spans 5 centuries, highlighting 42 of the most influential and important artists of all time.

Arranged chronologically, it includes:

• Multi-page spreads that feature brief biographies, career highlights, and luminous reproductions of major works of each artist.
• In addition to widely known figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Picasso, young readers will learn about women artists such as Sofonisba Anguissola, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Yayoi Kusama, and artists of color such as Jacob Lawrence, and Jean- Michel Basquiat.
• The wide-ranging selection also includes a variety of genres: including graffiti artist Banksy, photographer Cindy Sherman, Op-artist Bridget Riley, scientific illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian, and sculptor Louise Bourgeois.
• Running across the bottom of each page, a timeline highlighting world- shaping events helps contextualize the artists' achievements on a global scale.

A perfect introduction to great art, this book invites young readers to explore the rich tapestry of history's greatest artists and find inspiration in their stories.