Vorticism was a brief but pivotal avant-garde art movement that emerged in London on the eve of WWI and came to an end in 1919. Led by the dynamic and controversial British artist Wyndham Lewis and n
British-born Edweard Muybridge (1830-1904), who emigrated to the United States in the 1850s, is one of the most influential photographers of all time. Best known for his series "Animal Locomotion", wh
This engaging survey probes the spellbinding life and work of Louise Bourgeois, whose artworks are among the most memorable of the 20th century, and now the 21st. Bourgeois, born in Paris in 1911, has
British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) painted unforgettable watercolors and was revered for his masterly use of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes. Now, this clear, accessible book reveals the
This highly entertaining, irreverent history celebrates the humor, mischief, and wit of British comic art. From Hogarth to Spitting Image, Rude Britannia is a testament to the bawdy, absurd, and often
Picasso Peace and Freedom is the first in-depth examination of Picasso as a politically and socially engaged artist, from the 1940s, when he defiantly remained in Paris during the Nazi occupation, thr
Paul Gauguin's vivid and sensuous paintings are among the most reproduced and recognisable in the history of art. Most books on the artist concentrate on one aspect of his story, whether it is the tim
A leading figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, Arshile Gorky (1904–1948) is a pivotal figure in American painting who bridged European modernism and the New York School. This attractive intr
Dutch artist Theo Van Doesburg (1883-1931) is perhaps best known as a prime mover in De Stijl, the Dutch artistic movement that demanded an elemental, abstract vocabulary in both Painting and Architec
British painter Chris Ofili (b. 1968) is one of the most remarkable artists of his generation. This vibrantly illustrated survey, which accompanies a major Tate exhibi-tion, sheds new light on Ofili’s
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) was the most prolific artist in the history of Western art, producing over two thousand oil paintings, as well as sculptures, ceramics, collages, prints, photographs, dr
British artist Dexter Dalwood (b.1960) is the closest thing the contemporary scene has to a 'history painter'. His haunting paintings and collages depict scenes that bear the traces of important histo
?Good business is the best art"-- Andy WarholProvocative and entertaining, Pop Life examines how artists since the 1980s have cultivated their public persona as a product, and conjured a dazzling mix
Sculpture is an act of faith in life, in its continuity.Few contemporary artists have enjoyed the popular acclaim and critical profile that Antony Gormley has gained in recent years. Perhaps more than
Modern art arouses many different responses. Suspicion, controversy, and misunderstanding are among the most frequent. But it doesn’t need to be like that! Here is a clear, accessible, fully il
Accompanying a major exhibition that will tour Britain in 2010, this thought-provoking yet accessible survey of the art of watercolour in Britain will provide a visual feast. From the glories of Brita
All young readers will enjoy this beautiful picture book from the outstanding Japanese illustrator Taro Miura. With bright colors and clear design accompanied by simple text, each picture tells the s
Gerhard Richter was born in Dresden in 1932 and lives and works in Cologne. His continuing commitment to, and exploration of, the medium of painting has made him one of the most important artists of o
Turner and the Masters juxtaposes J.M.W. Turner's greatest paintings alongside works by old masters and contemporaries that he hoped to imitate, rival, and surpass. Published to accompany a major inte
Already a sensation in the UK and winner of the prestigious 2008 Design & Art Direction award for outstanding achievement in illustration and book design, Sara Fanelli's Sometimes I Think, Someti
When Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion was exhibited in 1945, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) instantly became the most controversial painter in the country. By the end of his life, his
This wonderful book gives children a fresh and informal introduction to both 2-D and 3-D shapes, as well as to concepts such as tessellation, symmetry, and pattern. Superb photographs celebrate the we
How many times have you read the caption next to a work of art or a review of a contemporary art exhibition and found yourself none the wiser? For many, the language in which modern art is described
American artist Ed Ruscha (b. 1937) is a master of creating art that is at once playful and profound. Ruscha's inimitable work frequently involves the setting of a single word or phrase against a stai
Film and Video Art is an exciting, comprehensive volume that traces the history of artists’ involvement with the moving image from the earliest experiments with film to the latest digital and v
Hervé Tullet has established an international reputation for his outstanding ability to create dynamic and enthralling books for young children. Already the author with Tate Publishing of the best- se
Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) remains one of the most popular and influential artists of the 20th century. His ornate, sensual paintings, often charged with eroticism and embellished with gold, have
The street allows photographers to conceal cameras and catch subjects unaware, in informal settings. By contrast, the studio permits both photographers and subjects to present carefully composed imag
The Camden Town Group of British painters chronicled the changes in British society and the rapidly developing city of London in the years immediately before and during the First World War. Their pri
Widely regarded as one of the leading sculptors of the last twenty years, the works of Juan Muñoz (1953–2001), though strongly figurative, are not the usual stuff of classical sculpture. T
Marcel Duchamp (1887 - 1968) was, without doubt, one of the most controversial artists of the twentieth century. Associated with cubism, Dada, and Surrealism, his invention of the “readymade
In a career that ranged over a turbulent era in European history, William Blake (1757-1827) produced one of the most singular and intense bodies of work in the history of art. Neglected and misunders
This book examines the work of Duchamp, Man Ray, and Picabia, three pioneering figures in the history of modernism. It explores the points of convergence and the parallels in their development throug
John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was the most talented, prolific and successful painter of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Following the break-up of this short-lived avant garde movement, he went on t
The World as a Stage presents a key group of international contemporary artists—Pavel Althamer, Catherine Sullivan, Tino Sehgal, and others—who reinvigorate the rich historical relationsh
Aimed at making learning fun, this book features illustrations accompanied by simple instructions, such as colouring in, drawing, designing and tracing, to help children complete the pictures in their
The story of the life of Salvador Dali is intimately bound up with his art. This book plots the course of that life through personal photographs, pages from his sketchbooks, drawings, letters, poster
Provides an introduction to the career of the artists Gilbert and George. Featuring chronologically arranged reproductions of their works, this catalogue includes other installations, drawings and eph
Louise Bourgeois has been a vital presence in the art world for over six decades. This lavishly illustrated retrospective survey includes essays by leading international critics, revealing her to be o
Tells the story of British photography, from the pioneers of the early 19th century to photographers who display their images on websites, as projections, on computer screens or on i-Pods. This book e
