In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings. Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Bruta
"The work of two central figures associated with West Coast contemporary art, Robert Irwin and James Turrell, is the subject of this breathtaking book that explores collaboration, artistic evolution,
On the 60th anniversary of the onset of the Cuban Revolution, this penetrating photographic exploration of Castro's rise to power is filled with images both iconic and rare. During the six long years
Housed in a splendid 17th-century palace in The Hague, the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis is home to some of the world's most beloved paintings--including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring--and h
This absorbing volume explores how artists have expressed their fascination with the night and its mysteries over two centuries. Delving deep into the subjects of philosophy, psychology, and astronomy
Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, this book surveys and celebrates the work of artist Radcliffe Bailey (b.1968). With extraordinary energy and ex
This book was first published in 2008 in conjunction with an exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and at the George Gustav Heye Center in New Yor
For decades Maria Kalman has delighted us with her whimsical illustrations and engaged us with her trenchant observations. To young readers, she is the author and illustrator of beloved books about Ma
In the world of furniture and design the name Tim Gosling is synonymous with sophistication, excellence, and craftsmanship. This beautifully produced, generously illustrated volume displays these qual
Presents a collection of essays that explore the works of the Swiss sculptor along with a section of plates showcasing the artist's sculptures and paintings.
Known for his intense and lyrical style, the Austrian Expressionist Schiele was also a gifted writer. This selection of the artist's poetry and letters gracefully intertwines his powerful words with h
Superbly reproduced images of selected sculptures and late drawings by Rodin document his obsession with sexuality, revealing the countless ways he depicted the subject: as a threat and challenge, but
A snazzy new 21st century design for a timeless Prestel classic starting with Rodin and ending with Louise Bourgeois, "Icons of Art: The 20th Century" features full-colour reproducti
Inspired by the work of Realist painters such as Gustave Courbet and Francois Bonvin, Henri-Edmond Cross's earliest paintings were compositions in dark, somber colors. Following his involvement with t
The Typografische Monatsblatter is one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of "Swiss typography" to an international audience. With more than 70
Featuring stunning couture images, this book presents renowned fashion photographer Cathleen Naundorf's work with Polaroid photography from the past six years. Whether the incredible pieces of haute c
Now available in a revised and updated paperback edition, this revealing volume features interviews with twenty of the world's most influential living architects in which they discuss their accomplish
This book imaginatively evokes one of Anselm Kiefer's most significant exhibitions with magnificent reproductions of a provocative body of work representing his key themes, styles, and mediums. Employ
This stunning catalogue to an important exhibition presents the work of some of the most acclaimed contemporary African artists, examining their relationship with various aspects of the African enviro
Compilations of yearly design awards, these books feature the best of product and material designs, along with a selection of outstanding creatives working today. The iF product design award was intro
Issued in connection with an exhibition held June 6, 2009-May 2, 2010, Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Representing contemporary artists from the last half century, this unique exhibition catalogue captures the spirit of a daring experiment to pair California icons with their new millennium comrades.
"Filled with a wide array of illustrations, this book offers a fresh perspective on surrealism as it spotlights the important role that North American women artists played in the movement. The surreal
This volume is published in conjunction with a dazzling 2011 exhibition organized at the Gagosian Gallery, New York--a special exhibition featuring six pivotal paintings by the Russian pioneer of abst
Since he was a kid, artist, designer, and vinyl toy impresario Tristan Eaton has been obsessed with the nostalgic look of 3D imagery. In The 3D Art Book, he parlays this fascination into a carefully c
In this catalogue published in conjunction with the namesake exhibition at the Legion of Honor from February 5 through June 5, 2011, "pulp fashions" refers to intricate costumes of handcrafted paper.
Anyone engaged with photography will find plenty to savor. There's no text (beyond a section of brief captions), just images--365, one for each day of the year--from the archive of the famous internat
This intimate look at the provocative painter and his world features all of Egon Schiele's masterworks as well as many lesser-known pieces, along with engaging text. Schiele is known as the 'enfant te
Lives of the Hudson explores the long history of one of America's greatest rivers. Along with important nineteenth-century paintings by Hudson River School artists such as Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Col
This book presents the work of one of India's most exciting and internationally visible young artists who engages with the consequences of her country's rising global prominence through her art. Poise
This book surveys a generous selection by Kiki Smith of her never-before-seen photographs along with previously published photos selected by the author. Part survey, part artist's book, this long-awai
This in-depth and generously illustrated look at six postwar photographers, along with a selection of their predecessors and contemporaries, captures a unique and pivotal moment in American photograph
"Canaletto's landscapes are arguably, even today, the most familiar artistic products of eighteenth-century Venice For those with the requisite means, no visit to the city would be considered complet
Presents an authoritative profile of the American illustrator, detailing nearly two hundred of his works on an elaborate fantasy world filled with fairies, natural catastrophes, and human cruelty.
In Reykjavik, a new office and commercial center boasts islands of basalt and green, to echo Iceland's unique topography; in Guangzhou, China, a television tower rises above a beautiful park with a Fe
Beginning with early works in iron and her 1960s "shooting paintings," this retrospective of French artist Niki de Saint Phalle samples a prolific career in 3-d art that persisted up until her death i
This uniquely exhaustive survey of the leading artist of Viennese Art Nouveau style offers art lovers an irresistible opportunity: page after page of Klimt's paintings and frescoes along with illumina
Provides an introduction to the Austrian artist's work, presenting examples of his paintings with a discussion of their historical background and critical interpretation.
