Stories Pictures Tell. Book 8

A practical guide for teachers and young learners, this volume offers concise, story‑rich lessons built around well‑known artworks. Each chapter pairs a vivid description of a painting—such as Benjamin West’s dramatic “The Death of General Wolfe”—with thought‑provoking questions that invite students to explore composition, historical context, and the emotions behind the scene.

Designed for brief classroom periods, the lessons blend biography, anecdote, and visual analysis, giving educators ready‑made material without the need for extensive research. Alongside classic portraits, frescoes, and prints, the book also suggests activities for cartoons, lithographs and other media, making picture study a lively supplement to regular drawing practice.