Which artist cut off his own ear? Who was famous for pictures of soup cans? Which artist pickled a shark? From A to Z, this fully illustrated book looks at art materials, techniques, famous artists and artistic styles. The Special Features on key topics include: aboriginal art, decorative art, early civilizations, materials and equipment, and oriental art. With over 300 words and artists listed alphabetically, The Oxford Children's A-Z of Art is a great resource to help you improve your knowledge of art.