Find out the amazing stories behind the world's most famous paintings and the artists who created them in this beautifully illustrated book. Includes fascinating information about the artists, their techniques, inspiration and their lives. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London.

Includes index. Published in association with the National Gallery Company Ltd.

Animals -- Families -- Portraits -- Hidden messages -- Children -- The great outdoors -- Towns and cities -- Daily life -- Showtime -- Nightlife -- Emotions -- Weather -- Myths and stories -- Springtime -- Shapes and colours.