For thousands of years, humans have tried to record and interpret the world around them through art, whether that takes the form of a picture on a wall or a towering statue. In this volume, readers discover a variety of key terms and explanations of the various techniques artists use to create their masterpieces. Whether they're looking at a portrait or preparing to make a collage of their own photographs, this volume can help readers both appreciate and create art. Fact boxes, vibrant photographs, and memory games further expand their knowledge of artistic creations and STEAM curriculum topics.