The first major biography on artist Louise Bourgeois brings the life and work of an iconic twentieth-century artist into sharp focus Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) was one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. She is known for a body...

This is the first in-depth study of the rayograph (or camera-less photograph) pioneered by Man Ray (1890–1976) in 1920s Paris, between the Dada and Surrealist movements. The transformative, magical qualities of these experiments led the poet Tristan...

An intimate exploration of an artistic friendship at the heart of the Impressionist movement Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was a pioneer of modern painting, and Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was the sole female founding member of the Impressionist group. To...

First published in 1979, this updated edition of the pioneering study in the World of Art series surveys a full century of performance, from the Futurist manifesto of 1909 through the second decade of the new millennium.The standard reference since its...

A revelatory look at midcentury American artistic responses to the Holocaust, and the role of the Jewish experience in the development of modern art The profound effects of the Holocaust and the Jewish experience of World War II left an indelible mark on...

A survey of Robert Rauschenberg's innovative use of cloth in the 1970s and its significance in the artist's oeuvre Centering on a period of Robert Rauschenberg's career that has not received much attention, this book focuses on three series by the artist...

A reevaluation of American art of the 1960s that foregrounds the role of surrealism during a period of social and political upheaval Challenging what we think we know about art of the 1960s, this volume moves beyond the established movements of pop...

Reframing medieval art through the lens of queer theory, this pioneering volume sharpens our understanding of conceptions of gender, the body, and eroticism across three centuries This pioneering volume explores concepts of gender, sexuality, and love...

An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonate "Mr. Polizzotti carefully balances the movement's aspirations and attainments against its flaws and contradictions, hoping to recuperate...

The definitive biography of a transformational American artist and the city that shaped himBarnett Newman (1905–1970), a founding member of the abstract expressionist movement, was a contemporary of such figures as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning,...

Long before the first computer-generated 3-D images, M.C. Escher was a master of the third dimension. Titled after the famous lithograph, this book stresses the magic spell Escher's work casts on those who see it. Ernst lends his mathematician's mind to...

A beautifully illustrated pocket-sized book featuring stunning and lifelike illustrations of animal life from prints and drawings in the Royal Collection. The perfect gift for fans of natural history and for readers of any age who love animals. ...

An unprecedented glimpse into the life and creative process of Barkley L. Hendricks. Barkley L. Hendricks: Piles of Inspiration Everywhere explores the physical space where renowned artist Barkley L. Hendricks worked and lived. A collaboration between...

A beautifully illustrated pocket-sized book featuring stunning and lifelike illustrations of plant life from prints and drawings in the Royal Collection. The perfect gift for plant-lovers and anyone inspired by botanical drawings. Celebrate the beauty...

With handsome full-page reproductions, this volume provides a new look at the extensive oeuvre of Leon Kelly, a fascinating American artist. The American artist Leon Kelly (1901-1982) is known for his surrealist work. However, his career, which spanned...

This publication magnificently illustrates the diversity and depth of Max Pechstein's oeuvre. The Expressionist and "Brücke" artist Max Pechstein was a pioneering representative of modernism in Germany. His intensely colorful depictions of people and...

Paintings of cosmic beauty. A major performance by a master of Abstract Expressionism: Richard Pousette-Dart. Alongside artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Richard Pousette-Dart (1916-1992) was one of the pioneers of Abstract Expressionism,...

The first biography in more than a quarter century--based on more than 100 interviews--adds significant new information to the story both of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life and to the extraordinary journey of his art. In a resurrection few could have...

Suki Seokyeong Kang bringt Malerei, Skulptur, Installation, Video und Choreografie zusammen, um das Zusammenspiel von Individuum und Kollektiv zu erkunden. Aus der Entwicklung eines künstlerischen Vokabulars heraus, das aus dem reichen Erbe koreanischer...

When the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii were excavated in the eighteenth century, the objects found there renewed artistic interest in classicism. Neoclassical style and imagery permeated paintings, sculpture, furniture, and decorative arts of...