Hands-On Art History

The word mandala is based on an ancient Sanskrit idea for "circle," but this circular form has come to stand as a symbol of unity, wholeness, and cosmic order in many cultuers around the world. Kids...

The word mandala is based on an ancient Sanskrit idea for "circle," but this circular form has come to stand as a symbol of unity, wholeness, and cosmic order in many cultures around the world. Kids...

Egypt boasts a rich tradition of ancient mummies and sarcophagi, displayed in museums around the world. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic Egyptian mummies. Kids of all...

Impressive Gothic cathedrals were constructed in European cities from the twelfth through the fifteenth centuries. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from Gothic cathedrals of England,...

Tales of Greek mythology have captivated people for centuries. Greek goddesses from Aphrodite to Hera and Demeter have long been known for their heroic powers and deeds. Now, kids of all ages will...

Tales of Greek mythology have captivated people for centuries. Greek gods from Artemis to Zeus have long been known for their heroic powers and deeds. Now, kids of all ages will enjoy coloring 22...

Hex signs, a type of early American folk art, first appeared on barn sides across the Pennsylvania Dutch country in the nineteenth century. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from...

Hungary boasts a rich tradition of folk art and craft, displayed in embroidery and other textiles, pottery, carvings, and other works. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic...

Color your own masterpiece! Wassily Kandinsky is one of the most famous artists of the modern age, known for painting some of the earliest works of abstract art. Now, kids of all ages will enjoy...

Color your own masterpiece! The word mandala is based on an ancient Sanskrit idea for "circle," but this circular form has come to stand as a symbol of unity, wholeness, and cosmic order in many...

Bali boasts a rich tradition of masks, displayed in many cultural events and dance. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic Balinese mask design. Kids of all ages will love to...

Java boasts a rich tradition of masks, displayed in many cultural events and dance. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic Javanese mask design. Kids of all ages will love to...

For more than a century, Russian nesting dolls (also known as matryoshka or babushka dolls) have captured the imagination of children and collectors around the world. This fun coloring book is based...

Morocco boasts a rich tradition of tile designs (zellige), displayed in many interior and exterior architectural contexts. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic Moroccan...

For centuries, the native peoples of the northwest coast of North America have developed a unique artistic style. Their work often celebrates the animals around them, such as ravens, whales, and...

In Mexico, cut tissue paper, or papel picado, is a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead, national holidays, weddings, funerals, and many other celebrations. They are...

Pysanky are traditional hand-painted eggs made in Eastern Europe during the Easter season. Pysanky-makers use the wax-resist method, similar to batik, using a pin-like stylus to draw intricate...

The ancient Romans were masters of mosaic art, creating pavements and wall decor with designs in colored glass, ceramic, and rock. Kids of all ages will enjoy bringing 25 of these colorful ancient...

Russian eggs became famous in the nineteenth century when the ruling tsars commissioned beautiful eggs as Easter gifts. Kids of all ages will enjoy coloring these beautiful eggs drawn from authentic...

The word mandala is based in an ancient Sanskrit idea for "circle," but this circular form has come to stand as a symbol of unity, wholeness, and cosmic order in many cultures around the world. Kids...

In Mexico and other Latin American countries, people celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 1 and 2, days when, according to tradition, the spirits of departed loved ones come back to visit the...

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and his workshop pioneered a series of leaded stained glass lamps in the 1890s. These colorful lamps have become an icon of American style, and an emblem of the Art...

Native American Designs of the Pacific Northwest No one knows how long Native American artists have been carving mythical creatures from giant cedar trees across the Pacific Northwest and Canada...

Wayang kulit is a form of puppet theater art developed over centuries in Indonesia, Java, Bali, and in other areas of Southeast Asia. In these dramatic performances, shadows are cast with the puppets...