Books by Susie Hodge

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.

New, innovative introduction to the story of art

Learn to draw 100 of your favourite animals in three to four easy steps.

Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This book examines 100 iconic paintings from the Western canon and spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols and artistic tricks used by the painter to achieve particular effects.

An expert and comprehensive new reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

A new introduction to the story of architecture which explores the key buildings, but also examines materials, styles and fundamental building elements

The fastest way to grasp the key concepts of architecture

Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, or Rembrandt obsess over painting his own image? What''s the secret behind the Terracotta Army, or Andy Warhol''s soup cans? Art: Explained offers straightforward and satisfying answers to 100 of these fascinating questions. If you''ve ever looked at an art masterpiece in awe, but wondered just what it means, here is your guide.

Learn to draw 28 mountain animals from scratch in a few easy steps.

See the world through Hokusai's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Hokusai, meet groundbreaking Japanese artist Hokusai. Step into his life and learn what led him to create more than 30,000 works of art, including his famous woodcut views of The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Mount Fuji. Discover how he planned to live to 110 and even produced the first ever pieces of manga! Have a go at making your own printed artworks.In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes with Georgia O'Keeffe, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for inspiring budding young artists to continue their own artistic journeys. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Take an artistic pilgrimage to some of the world's most inspirational places for aesthetes and creatives with Artistic Places.

I Know an Artist is a collection of 84 beautifully illustrated portraits that reveal the fascinating connections between famous artists throughout history.

A detailed reference book on the extraordinary period of art that flowered in the newly independent Dutch Republic, with works from c.1600 to c.1680, with biographies of the most significant artists and an extensive gallery of thematic works.

This new book in the series follows Leonardo da Vinci's artistic development, from early drawings and paintings while apprentice to artist Andrea del Verrocchio, to his later works, including the renowned Mona Lisa as well as his scientific observations and inventions that still impact the world today.

Learn to draw 28 different charming farm animals from scratch in a few easy steps

Teaches how to draw people moving in very easy step-by-step stages.