Essential introduction to the longest lasting avant-garde movement of the twentieth centuryIncludes artists renowned for their contribution to the movement, such as Salvador Dali, Maz Ernst and Rene MagritteCombines an authoritative survey essay and extensive colour plates Edited by Mary Ann Caws, a renowned scholar, associate and translator of the Surrealists Shows Surrealisms continued influence on contemporary art, film and photography Specifications Paperback

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

An in-depth survey of the rise of Pop from the Beat era of the 1950s to the psychedelic late 1960sIncludes founding artists of Pop art such as Richard Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein and many othersEdited by internationally recognized expert on Pop art and its cultural context, Mark Francis, together with an analysis of the Pop image provided by renowned critic and scholar Hal FosterProviding coverage of American and European artworks as well as film, photography an

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

Not only is this book an overview of contemporary painting, it is also an enquiry into how we experience its images, what they mean and why the practice remains vital. The venerable art of painting still thrives as a leading force in the art market. Painting Today explores the development of the medium, especially through the last forty years, and the diversity of paintings now being made internationally. Critics have suggested that pa

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

Minimalism comprises one of the key movements in post-war art. The term 'minimalism' was coined to describe the work of a group of American artists who, in the 1960s, produced a decidedly unexpressionistic, reductive work with a hard industrial feel. While numerous minimalist painters exist,

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

The latest book in the Cream series brings together 100 of the most exciting contemporary artists emerging today, chosen by 10 internationally renowned curatorsEach artist spread includes a newly commissioned text written by the curator who selected the artist, as well as full-colour images illustrating the most recent works by the artists, and a sources section providing historical and cultural contextFollows

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

Edward Lear may be best known for his nonsense verse,but in his early years he excelled as an illustrator of birds andreptiles. This set of 42 hand-colored lithographs, originally entitled Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots, was the finest achievement of his relatively brief career as a natural history draftsman, before failing eyesight led him to concentrate on his writing.

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The Elements of Euclid In Living ColorA rare and beautiful geometry primer from the 19th centuryRed, yellow, blue – and of course black – are the colours that Oliver Byrne employs for the figures and diagrams in his most unusual 1847 edition of Euclid, published by William Pickering and printed by Chiswick Press, and which prompt the surpris

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The immediacy and accessibility of video makes it an ideal medium for artists who want to work with sound and moving image; no sooner than video cameras were available to the public in the 1970s were artists already beginning to experiment with the possibilities of video. Though it took decades for it to be

Wydawnictwo: taschen

Artists have always been early adopters of emerging media technologies, from Albrecht Dürer and his use of the printing press in the 16th century to Nam June Paik's experiments with video in the 1960s.

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Quirky, enigmatic and uniquely beautiful, the art and furnishings of Central and East Java's villages and palaces are little known to the art historians, museum curators and collectors of the world. Armed with all the charm and characteristics of folk art - bright, bold colours; na?ve forms and compositions; flattened perspective; anonymous origins; functionality; humour and social commentary - it is the product of a complex and ancient culture

Wydawnictwo: EDN

This best-selling, international review of the year’s most innovative works in visual communication, this annual features, in full color, the winners of the toughest competition in the

Wydawnictwo: RotoVision

'Magnificently illustrated and extremely thought-provoking ...I can recommend this book as the best one I've read in the past year because it addresses a difficult body of work in a highly intelligent and thoughtful way' - Beate Perrey

Wydawnictwo: PRESTEL

A retrospective volume of Anselm Kiefer’s work, this catalog addresses the artist’s entire career through the lens of one compelling theme.

Wydawnictwo: PRESTEL

The first monograph on the key figure in Chinese fast-growing art scene. Survey by Karen Smith, Interview by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Focus by Bernard Fibicher The first comprehensive monograph on this key figure in China’s burgeoning art scene

Wydawnictwo: Phaidon

These small books are quite something! Packed with information, the most important facts and background stories are presented at a glance. In-depth texts on the most exciting themes in the history of art compiled by scholars and specialists provide the necessary overview for both the expert and the layman alike. The most important stages in the lives of famous personalities such as Giotto, Monet or Klimt, as well as the important movements in art, are summarised in colourful text boxes to enable

Wydawnictwo: h.f. ullmann

The book includes one hundred color plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture, and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countle

Wydawnictwo: PRESTEL

This is more than a book. Thirty pop-up sheets held together by two screws which not only hold the book together in a visually unique package but are also easily removable, offer a feast of useful pop-ups that can be used as greeting cards, hangings, decorations, or whatever your heart desires. Miyuki Yoshida, a professional paper engineer, created thirty sheets in a way that allows people to find their own way of enjoying the book. Each pop-up sheet is intricately designed using simple colors.

Wydawnictwo: PIE BOOKS

Ancient American art in detailThisbeautifully illustrated book offers a unique view of Ancient Americanart, featuring a rich array of stunning objects ranging from NorthAmerica through Mexico to Central and South America. The most strikingaspects of craftsmanship, materialsand design are highlighted here inexquisite works of jade, turquoise, textiles, feather work, gold, wood,stone, ceramics and painted books, all drawn from the British Museum'soutstanding collections.The book opens with an int

Wydawnictwo: BRITISH M.PRESS

Tattoos and tattoo culture have gone mainstream in the last few years, with popular TV shows such as LA Ink, Miami Ink and London Ink making celebrities out of tattooists and their clients. Highly skilled artists, many tattooists have moved beyond the artwork they draw on skin to create personal work on canvas. Art by Tattooists is the first book to showcase this art. The book features twenty-six international artists who use a variety of mediums, from ink, watercolour, acryl

Wydawnictwo: LAURENCE KING