The Story of Sculpture.

Several other titles in the Master of Art series have already been reviewed in this column. These three titles, like the others in the series, are thematically organized and superbly illustrated. Every double-page spread is devoted to a specific topic or theme. A large, central illustration represents the main theme. The smaller pictures, captions, and text provide a wealth of complementary background information. In The Story of Sculpture, each double-page spread focuses on a key event, style, set of works, or a single artist. Attention is given to different working methods and materials, particular time periods and major civilizations. Giotto and Medieval Art focuses on the the great fresco works of Giotto and the major artistic and cultural developments of his time. The detailed illustrations faithfully reconstruct the settings and characters of this era. The Impressionists beautifully presents the stories and the work of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Pissarro, Sisley, Morisot, Cassatt, Guillaumin, and Caillebotte.

Each of these books, along with others in the series, is an outstanding guide to a particular aspect in the history of art. The complete series should be a part of every school library, elementary through high school.