Examines the life and artistic process of the artist, looking at his works in the context of the historical and cultural ferment of pre- and post- Reformation Europe.
A study of the pop art era covers its philosophical, social, and political context along with an exploration of well- and lesser-known artists, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, and
Winner of the 2009 Umhoefer Prize for Achievement in the Arts and Humanities, this oversized softbound volume documents the work of painter Edward Hopper. The book is produced with Phaidon's usual att
A contemporary of Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, Gunnar Asplund pursued a unique architecture that displayed a blend of classical tradition, vernacular architecture and Modernism. ove all, he achiev
Few architects shaped the course of architectural history as dramatically as Frank Lloyd Wright. While Wright has long been the focus of scholarly debate, among his other many accomplishments during h
John Pawson's career as an architect and designer spans a variety of sizes and programs: from bowls to bridges, and monasteries to Calvin Klein stores. In addition to his acclaimed design work, he is
75 fail-proof recipes for delicious desserts from the world’s most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.Affordable and compact, it offers easy everyday recipes for busy people, on all budge
30,000 Years of Art is an accessible, chronological introduction to art history from 28,000 BC to the present day. Providing a truly global and comprehensive perspective,30,000 Years of Art charts a c
Comprehensive monograph on one of America’s greatest living architects by award-winning author and architecture critic Robert McCarter.Robert McCarter has known and taught with Holl for over 30 years
The Noguchi Museum provides a unique perspective on the artwork of Isamu Noguchi and its setting in the Noguchi Museum through the eyes of renowned photographers Stephen Shore and Tina Barney. Though
Twice a year for the last 10 years Fantastic Man has chronicled the world 's most stylish and influential men through insightful interviews and the lenses of equally stylish and influential photograph
Forty years of “witty thinking” from over 300 designers, including hundreds of visual examples and interviews with the world’s top practitioners.Packed with illustrations showcasing different examples
300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves. Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics,
The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy's most versatile and influential designers.Richly illustrated with over 500 images including sketches and photographs from Mario Bellin
The definitive monograph, created in close collaboration with the artist, a pioneer of abstract art, who influenced subsequent generations of artists such as Tauba Auerbach, Matt Connors and Alex Isra
The first major and in–depth retrospective monograph on JR, the enigmatic and anonymous Parisian photographer/street artist/activist behind some of the world's most provocative large–scale public phot
A powerful and haunting visual record, Stephen Shore’s portraits highlight the resilience and hope of Ukraine's Holocaust survivors.Shore's latest project is his most emotionally-charged to date and t
