Reproductions of paintings and sculptures depicting different types of creatures help readers learn to examine and appreciate art while developing their own creative skills.
General Note: Includes index."First published in the UK in 2003 by Chrysalis Children's Books"--T.p. verso.
Formatted Contents Note: Animals in art -- Texture and mood -- Making marks -- Nature's patterns -- Decorative displays -- Creatures in motion -- Modeling movement -- Color and camouflage -- In the wild -- A mythical beast -- Making monsters -- Imaginary creatures -- Just imagine -- Artists and answers.