Using the works of famous abstract artists, Raimondo invites readers to discover this genre... tone is lively and inquisitive... she challenges children to use their imaginations and visual skills as they examine such masterpieces as Picasso's Weeping Woman and Léger's The City, and view children's projects that illustrate similar styles. The activities encourage the investigation of shapes, colors, and patterns, as well as personal creativity. A brief biography of each of the artists is appended.