A section describing the social and cultural settings that gave rise to these artistic movements is followed by sections on period artists, famous pieces, and the legacy of the movements. A "Place to Visit" feature describes museums. The art, beautifully reproduced on thick, glossy paper, is confusingly not always placed near the text describing it. Timeline. Glos., ind.

Gr 6 Up-Robinson follows the movement from its inception in the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque to its later influence on sculpture and architecture. The book focuses on historical, cultural, and scientific events in relationship to the art. Artists are discussed with reference to their influence on and by the Cubist movement. Several specific works of art are compared and large, clear reproductions accompany the text. Captions give additional information. Sadly, some of the works that receive the greatest discussion are missing from the illustrations, most notably Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, considered to be the first Cubist work. Opening paragraphs are in large print, while most of the text is rather small, making this a better choice for older readers. Even with the inclusions of a time line, glossary, and index, the terms and vocabulary require previous knowledge and good reading skills.-Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.