Arranged chronologically, each chapter features a single artist who bucked convention. Plentiful reproductions make each chapter visually appealing, and a few activities sprinkled throughout help drive home the importance of the artists' stylistic innovations.The approachable tone, dossier-style pages, and plentiful visual aids will make this an easy pick for students hoping to become better acquainted with famous artists.--Booklist In the fourth book in a series that includes Eureka! and Genius! , Richards profiles 20 well-known visual artists, moving chronologically from Michelangelo to Warhol. After a brief overview of ancient art, Richards devotes four pages to each artist, providing sketches of their backgrounds and artistic goals, full-page reproductions of some of their best-known works, a few paragraphs on their upbringings and careers, and supplemental images, timelines, sidebars, and tidbits. Succinct writing provides clear snapshots of the artists' struggles, beliefs, and influence.--Publishers Weekly wonderful for budding artists of any age--Picture Book Depot in format and editorial approach, [it] is an engaging art history discussion with a contemporary feel that may well capture a young reader's interest.Even the title Splat! has a seductive buzz.

--New York Journal of Books The book is a success for many reasons: it distills the most important life information about the artists, and present their work conditions, techniques, and details worth note.terrific journey through the ages--Examiner.com an exceptionally informative art book--San Francisco Book Review.