Arnold Schoenberg
Arnold Schoenberg made music. He wrote many songs. His music sounds very new. He taught other people to play. His work matters to us today. Do you like to listen to music?
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Arnolfini Portrait
This is a very old painting. It shows a man and a woman. They wear soft, warm fur. The colors are bright and pretty. A small dog sits by them too. It looks like a real room. Can you see the tiny details?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArt criticism
People talk about art. They look at paintings. They say if they like them. This helps us learn. It is fun to share ideas. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArt Deco
Art Deco is a pretty style. It uses bright colors and shapes. You can see it on tall buildings. It is also on cars and jewelry. It makes things look fancy. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtemisia Gentileschi
Artemisia was a great painter. She lived a long time ago. She painted many strong women. Her art shows bright colors. She was a very good artist. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke wrote about space. He wrote many books. He loved to look at stars. He also loved to dive in the sea. His stories help us dream of space. Do you like to look at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a writer. He wrote many stories. He made a famous detective named Sherlock Holmes. People still love these books today. He was a very busy man. Do you like mystery stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Miller
Arthur Miller was a famous writer. He wrote many plays. These stories were performed on big stages. His work helped him win many prizes. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to read plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Rimbaud
Arthur was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called France. He wrote many beautiful words. His poems help us see the world. He was a very special writer. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein was a great piano player. He played music for many years. He loved to play songs for people. Music was a big part of his life. He felt very lucky to play. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtist
An artist makes things. They can paint or sing. They can dance too. Some make clay pots. It takes much practice. You can be an artist. What do you want to make?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArt Nouveau
This art looks like plants. It has curvy lines. It uses glass and iron. It makes things look beautiful. Do you like flowers? Can you see the curves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArts and Crafts movement
People made things by hand. They used wood and cloth. They made art look like plants and birds. This helped people feel proud of their work. It was a way to make homes beautiful. Do you like things made by hand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArturo Toscanini
Arturo was a great music leader. He led big groups of players. He could play music from memory. This helped many people hear songs on the radio. He loved to make music perfect. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAsterix
Asterix is a funny comic book. It is about a small village. The people there are very strong. They use a magic drink to help. Asterix and his friend Obelix go on trips. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAstor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla made music. He played a box with many buttons. It made a loud sound. He mixed old songs with new ones. His music was very special. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAstrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren was a writer. She wrote many books for kids. One book was about Pippi Longstocking. People all over the world love her stories. She also helped animals. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
This is a big painting. It shows a park by a river. People are resting in the shade. The artist used tiny dots of color. These dots make the colors bright. Can you see the dots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley made art. He used black ink. His drawings were very pretty. He liked to draw fine lines. His work was very special. Do you like to draw with ink?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAudrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress. She acted in many movies. She also loved to dance. Audrey helped many people in need. She worked to help children. She was very kind. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAuguste Rodin
Rodin was a man who made art. He used clay to make shapes. He made art that looks like real people. His work shows how people move. Many people love his art today. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAugust Strindberg
August Strindberg was a writer. He lived in Sweden. He wrote many plays and books. He also made art. His stories were very special. He helps us see new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAvant-garde
Some art is very new. It tries new things. It can be a song or a painting. Artists use it to change the world. It helps us see things in a new way. Do you like new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBai Juyi
Bai Juyi was a famous writer. He lived in China a long time ago. He wrote many poems. His words were easy to read. He liked to help people. He even helped farmers get water. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBallet
Ballet is a way to dance. Dancers move to music. They wear pretty clothes. Some dancers wear special shoes. It is a way to tell stories. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanjo Paterson
Banjo Paterson was a writer. He wrote many poems. He wrote about life in the bush. He loved horses very much. His songs are still famous today. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbie
Barbie is a famous doll. She has many outfits. You can dress her up. She has many friends too. She can be anything you want. Do you like to play with dolls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaroque architecture
Some buildings look very grand. They have bright gold. They have big, tall domes. They use art to look like heaven. These buildings make us feel awe. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaroque music
This is a type of old music. It uses many instruments. People play it with big groups. It can sound very full. It makes us feel many things. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBat
BAT can mean many things. It can be a band. It can be a way to pay. It can even be a robot in a story. It is a name for many things. Do you know a BAT?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBattleship Potemkin
This is a very old film. It tells a story about a big ship. The sailors on the ship fight for what is right. Many people think it is a great film. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBayeux Tapestry
This is a very long cloth. It has many pictures on it. People used colored wool to make it. It tells a story from long ago. It is a special treasure. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleB. B. King
B.B. King was a great singer. He played a wooden guitar. He played many shows every year. People loved his music. He was the King of the Blues. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeauty pageant
People hold beauty contests. They look at how people look. They also look at how people act. Winners can get a crown or a sash. It is a fun way to show skill. Do you like crowns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBell
A bell makes a loud sound. It is often shaped like a cup. You can hit it with a hammer. You can also swing it. Some bells help tell the time. They bring people together. Do you like the sound of bells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBelly dance
People do a fun dance. It comes from Egypt. Dancers move their hips to drums. It is a happy dance. It is fun to watch. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten made music. He played the piano. He also wrote songs. Some songs were for children. He loved to make new sounds. His music is still played today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Jonson
Ben Jonson was a writer. He wrote plays for the stage. He also wrote poems. His stories made people laugh. He was very good at his work. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Okri
Ben Okri is a writer. He writes books and poems. He was born in Nigeria. He lived in London too. His stories are very special. He won a big prize for his book. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht was a writer. He wrote plays and poems. He also worked in theatre. He liked to work with friends. His stories help us think. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBette Davis
Bette Davis was a great actress. She acted in many movies. She won two big awards for her work. People loved watching her on screen. She worked very hard at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBharatanatyam
This is a special dance from India. Dancers move their hands and eyes. They use many hand signs. They dance to music and drums. It is a beautiful way to tell stories. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBicycle Thieves
This is a famous movie. It tells a story about a father. He loses his bike in a big city. He needs the bike for work. It is a very sad story. Many people love this film. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBilly Wilder
Billy Wilder made movies. He lived in many places. He moved to Hollywood to work. He won many big awards for his films. People loved his stories. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBiography
A biography tells a life story. It is more than just facts. It shows how a person lived. It can be in a book or a movie. These stories help us know people. Do you want to read one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer loved to play chess. He was very good at the game. He won a big prize. He was the best in the world. This made many people happy. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBob Dylan
Bob Dylan is a famous singer. He writes many songs. Some songs help people change the world. He plays music for many years. He even makes art with pens. He is a great artist. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBob Fosse
Bob Fosse was a great dancer. He made up many new moves. He loved to use hats and gloves. He also used jazz hands. His work was on stage and in films. People loved his style. Do you like to dance?
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