Easy to use, informative, and fun, The Art Book is an A-to-Z guide to the greatest painters, photographers, and sculptors from medieval times to the present day. It debunks art-historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples from all periods, schools, visions, and techniques.

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is featured in a colorful, double-page spread.

Young readers are introduced to the wonders of da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the playful cutouts of Matisse, van Gogh's mesmerizing brushstrokes, and Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light. Games, quizzes, and other activities help readers learn.

This lively introduction to nearly four centuries of British art offers children a strong foundation for learning in a playful and imaginative way, and inspires them to dream, create, and think. Author — Alison Baverstock. Hardcover. 48 pages.

This book highlights 500 years of great art created by women, introducing young readers to amazing painters, sculptors, and photographers. The book features colorful spreads that include important works as well as portraits of the artists themselves.

The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art. With colorfully illustrated spreads, this is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in American art.

Starting with the Renaissance, this introduction to 50 visionary architects traces the major aesthetic movements of the past six centuries. This is an accessible and lively survey that takes readers around the world and through history.

Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in this book includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts.

A highly readable and informative collection of the best of British art. Each artist is presented in a double-page spread that features a major work, details from the work, a brief biography, and fascinating insights into the artist’s life and times. 160 pages.

50 of the most influential contemporary artists are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the 20th and early 21st centuries. 160 pages.

This introduction to the icons of Jewish art celebrates the religion and its culture while addressing fundamental issues about creative expression and the Judaic tradition. Readers will find much to learn in this collection of images from the most prominent Jewish artists of the past two centuries.

A century and a half of masterpieces are covered in this chronologically arranged volume that beautifully captures the development of art in a new age. Fascinating biographical and anecdotal information about each artist is provided alongside large reproductions of their most celebrated works.

The world's great photographers from the inception of photography to the present day are featured in this dynamic book. From Félix Nadar to Nan Goldin, each of the photographers profiled represents an important aspect of the evolution of photography.

This comprehensive survey of 50 influential women artists over a period of 500 years clearly illustrates the remarkable artistic contributions of women throughout history. Artists profiled in this book are chronologically arranged in double-page spreads.

Alice Neel was a portrait painter at a time when this was traditionally the role of a male artist. After ascending to prominence in the 1960s as the feminist movement gained momentum, she has remained an iconic figure in the history of American painting.

Anselm Kiefer: Alkahest documents the artist's latest series of both monumental and smaller paintings, as well as sculptures, that explore the theme of alchemy. Hardcover. 144 pages.

Two potent myths have traditionally defined our understanding of the artist Edvard Munch: he was mentally unstable, as his iconic work "The Scream" suggests, and he was radically independent, following his own singular vision.

Caravaggio, or Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, was a legend in his own lifetime. This book offers a comprehensive new examination of the whole of Caravaggio's oeuvre, based on the latest research.

Coinciding with a major Chihuly exhibition and the 50th anniversary of the American studio glass movement, this monograph is the first to highlight Dale Chihuly's use of inhabited and installed spaces, and how they impact his work. Author — Gerald W.R. Ward. 160 pages.

Published to accompany the first major survey of Cindy Sherman's work in the United States in nearly 15 years, this volume presents a stunning range of work from the groundbreaking artist's 35-year career, showcasing approximately 180 photographs from the mid-1970s to the present.

In paintings of astonishing color and style, Dana Schutz makes visual propositions that test the limits of what can be imagined and what can be figured. This volume surveys the artist’s paintings since 2001 and includes a selection of rarely seen works on paper.

Beautifully designed with luscious reproductions, telling details, and graceful ornamentation, this is the first lavishly illustrated monograph devoted to this extravagantly talented artist. It was well worth waiting for.Hardcover with cloth binding. 256 pages.

Published in conjunction with the first large-scale, multi-medium, posthumous retrospective of Willem de Kooning's career, this publication offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the development of the artist's work as it unfolded over nearly seven decades. Hardcover. 488 pages.

This revealing profile of Haring's work and worldview contains interviews with gallery owners Leo Castelli and Tony Shafrazi, actor/friend Dennis Hopper, Whitney Museum curator Barbara Haskell, and many of the leaders of the international art scene.

George Condo: Mental States surveys the artist's three-decade-long career, from 1982 to the present day, focusing on his portrait paintings but also including a selection of sculptural busts made in materials such as gold and bronze. Hardcover. 168 pages.

Gerhard Richter's abiding fascination with the allure and the rhetoric of landscape painting, and his brilliant reimaginings of the genre, are appraised in this survey of more than 40 years of painting. Hardcover. 192 pages.

This stunningly illustrated survey covers Richter's extraordinary range of styles in its entirety — photo-paintings, abstracts, landscapes and seascapes, portraits, glass and mirror works, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. Hardcover. 288 pages.

Gustav Klimt's decorative, seductive style, jewel-like colors, use of gold and pattern, and sensuous line continue to captivate art lovers today. This lushly illustrated volume explores Klimt's fascinating artistic career.

Published to accompany an exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), the heart of the book surveys Cartier-Bresson's career through 300 photographs divided into 12 chapters. Hardcover. 448 pages

Augmented by 310 illustrations, most of them in color, including many dramatic close-ups of Bosch's intricately imagined nightmare scenes, this is the definitive book on a perennially fascinating artist. Author — Larry Silver. Hardcover. 424 pages.

These magnificent books are the definitive catalogue raisonné of the works in oil, watercolor, and pastel of the beloved painter, John Singer Sargent.

This book presents a unique perspective on New York, its people, and on artist John Sloan, who was captivated by the soul of the city. Contributors investigate various topics and place Sloan's paintings within the geography and social fabric of New York.

Joan Miro was an immensely popular Surrealist whose work is celebrated for its bright colors and graphic strength. For anyone wanting to explore the visual legacy of the artist who declared he wanted to "assassinate painting," this vividly illustrated book is the perfect guide. Paperback. 80 pages.

A true labor of love and art-historical excavation, Modigliani Sculptor provides scholars and the general public with a unique opportunity to discover an almost unexplored chapter in the history of this great artist. Paperback. 240 pages

This beautiful and affordable volume offers high–quality reproductions and the latest biographical information on Paul Klee, who helped pave the way for Modernism. Author — Boris Friedewald. Hardcover. 176 pages.

Robert Rauschenberg includes many works that have not been shown since they were first made and exhibited more than 30 years ago, as well as masterpieces that have recently been seen in museum exhibitions. Author — James Lawrence and John Richardson. Hardcover. 256 pages.

Lavishly illustrated and beautifully bound, these Silk Series books from Phaidon Press are as lovely to look at and hold as they are to read. A lovely and enlightening addition to any library!

In this monograph from the Phaidon Press Silk Series artist books, author Diane Cole Ahl looks at the most celebrated religious painter of the early Italian Renaissance. The book includes reproductions of some of the artist's greatest works.

In this volume from the Phaidon Press Silk Series artist books, author Andrew Shelton has crafted an insightful and unbiased survey of this celebrated Neoclassical artist's work, particularly his key paintings and drawings.

Part of the Silk Series artist books from Phaidon Press, this beautiful monograph explores the life and work of Raphael's origins, his early influences, his Urbino period, and the extraordinary series of frescoes and portraits of his last phase in Rome.

In this beautiful volume from the Silk Series artist books from Phaidon Press, author Peter Humfrey explores Titian's approach to a number of themes, including mythology, religion, allegory, and portrait subjects.

Each book in this series features a biography of the artist with full-color illustrations of the artist's most famous works. Paperback. 96 pages each. 7-1/4" × 9" (18 cm × 23 cm).

The book is filled with unusual stories and facts students might not know, along with ideas for art activities and a special two-page "Activity Pond" that helps students emulate the style of Monet as well as his subjects.

This book is an exciting introduction to the world of modern, Pop, and post-modern art. Picasso, Calder, Chagall, Lichtenstein, Hockney — these and eight other iconic figures of modern art are profiled.

This lavishly illustrated volume is a visual timeline of world art. Featuring photos of recognizable masterpieces as well as surprising and lesser known works, this book makes art accessible to everyone!

The Bauhaus movement set new standards with its functional designs, new approaches to art, and experimental teaching methods. This book looks at the architecture, design, graphics, and paintings of this avant garde period.

Showcasing the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of 18th century Neapolitan Baroque angels and crèche figures, this book tells the story of the Nativity through 125 gloriously reproduced images of angels, townspeople, kings, grand ladies, shepherds, and their flocks. Hardcover. 128 pages.

"Art of the Twentieth Century" is a multi-volume project that is distinguished by its innovative style and format, with each volume containing narrative text and a full index arranged chronologically by artistic period.

Presented are some of the most famous artists of the 20th century and their masterworks: from Arp to Brancusi, Bacon to Basquiat, Gris to Koons, Gaudi to Schnabel, Warhol to Grant Wood. Never before have they been so accessible.

This in-depth examination of the American studio craft movement in the decades following World War II focuses on the major mediums (clay, wood, fiber, metal, jewelry, and glass) favored by the greatest craftspeople of the period.

This landmark survey, published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's "Manifesto of Futurism," traces the Futurist movement from its origins in Italy to the international creative forum.

This informative DVD series features the great masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, and painting. In addition to exploring formal and stylistic aspects of each epoch, great importance is devoted to revealing the thoughts and ideas that have formed the basis of art throughout the ages.

Working with the latest research and documentation, author Céline Delavaux brings each lost piece back to life through illuminating text and brilliant illustrations. Shown in this elaborate and informative volume, these works comprise their own unique museum — a place you will visit again and again.

Lumen Picturae is a pictorial guide to classical drawing featuring the sublime renderings of the influential 17th century Dutch engraver Frederick de Wit. It is an indispensible handbook for visual artists or for anyone who appreciates the beauty of classical figure studies. 172 pages.

This comprehensive and authoritative volume offers a stunning survey of the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York — a collection of the highest order that reflects the vitality, complexity, and unfolding patterns of modern and contemporary art. Hardcover. 302 pages.

This survey of five decades of late 19th century and early 20th century abstract art chronicles the evolution of a movement that the book argues was the inevitable precursor to Modernism. Terence Maloon. Hardcover. 296 pages.

Written by an international team of experts, and containing more than 1,000 illustrations, this definitive history is a must-have volume for every photography lover's library.

Power Up explores a generation of female artists working in the Pop art milieu, whose concerns offered a more overt critique of consumerism and gender issues than did those of their male counterparts.

This stunning volume follows these two key movements in art history, providing authoritative background from a top scholar, rich cultural context, and a wealth of exquisite reproductions of period paintings, sculptures, churches, and palazzos.

Interweaving memories of the Sennelier family, testimonials from the likes of Pierre Braglio and Karl Lagerfeld, and previously untold anecdotes about Pierre Bonnard and David Hockney, this extraordinary art book relates the story of the famous Parisian color maker on the Quai Voltaire.

Film historian Ira M. Resnick shares the best of his superb, never-before-published movie poster collection in Starstruck: Vintage Movie Posters from Classic Hollywood, which features vivid reproductions of 250 images from a golden age of Hollywood — 1912 to 1962.

The street art phenomenon is sweeping the globe and capturing the imaginations of art lovers everywhere! In this exciting pictorial, street art expert KET brings together 100 awe-inspiring examples of urban art from various locations around the world, including Berlin, Sao Paulo, New York City, and

Each book in the Taschen Basic Art Styles series includes an introduction with a timeline of events that took place during the time period. Each book contains a selection of the most important works of the style, portraits of the artists, and more.

A captivating book for children and parents to read at home, as well as a great resource for teachers and schools, What Is Contemporary Art? invites young readers to understand, enjoy, and question some of the most dynamic and exciting art of our time.

From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offer kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art. Author — Florian Heine. Hardcover. 48 pages.

In this book, young readers are introduced to the mysteries behind some of the world's greatest art and artists. Each masterpiece is presented in a double-page spread with stunning reproductions, biographical information about the artist, historical context, and the pressing questions themselves.

This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world's most iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Art historian Brad Finger shares some of the world’s most renowned pictures, which are also the most exciting for children to view and discuss.

This volume presents 50 buildings in chronological order, representing the most intriguing and awe-inspiring structures in the world. Each entry features photographs and information about each building's artistic relevance, style, and contextual history.

This book covers art history over seven centuries. Featured works include Giotto's Arena Chapel frescoes, Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," and Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." A perfect introduction to paintings that have stood the test of time.

This book presents 50 sculptures that should be part of every art lover's lexicon. Starting with ancient works and continuing through the Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, and Modern periods, it introduces the works of famous sculptors.

Abstract Painting Concepts and Techniques takes the artist through the history and exact methods of abstract works in two clear, comprehensive sections, covering both traditional abstract works and post-painterly modern abstraction. The first

Want a head start on the things you'll be seeing in art institutions a decade down the road? Look no further than Art Now! Volume 3, an exciting showcase of contemporary artists and their work.

"Art of the Twentieth Century" is a multi-volume project that is distinguished by its innovative style and format, with each volume containing narrative text and a full index arranged chronologically by artistic period.

Discover the secret symbols and meaning behind 62 featured paintings in this unique volume. Ranging from Giotto's painting of "The Last Judgment" to Gustave Moreau's "Jupiter and Semele," each work has been selected for its own symbolic enigma.

Abundantly illustrated and lovingly laid out, Graphic USA is like having hip, insightful chaperones in multiple cities across the United States — graphic designers living in 25 metropolises were invited to write and illustrate mini-guides to their stomping grounds.

With more than 300 illustrations (including four spectacular gatefolds), insightful text written by leading art historians, and capsule biographies of 175 artists, The History of Rome in Painting is an important achievement in scholarship and publishing and a fitting tribute to the Eternal City.

For the first time, all 3,022 paintings in the world's most popular museum are gathered and presented in one stunning book. The Louvre: All the Paintings is a beautifully curated, full-color volume that includes many of the most important and celebrated paintings of all time. Hardcover. 784 pages.

Join one of Britain’s most prominent silhouette artists as he shares his instructions, techniques, and the history of silhouette portraiture in this delightful book. Paperback. 176 pages.

This complete international history of poster design from the Art Nouveau to the present covers all of the significant developments in poster design, and every important type of poster, from wine and war to rock and rebellion.

This volume follows printmaking through a 70 year period, from the latter part of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. Author Roger Butler is senior curator of prints and drawings at the National Gallery of Australia.

This comprehensive and unpretentious introduction to art history begins with the fundamental question — "What is art?" — then delves into various historical approaches and interpretations. Periods, styles, and genres are all considered in detail and are illustrated with examples. 224 pages.

Featuring lush illustrations of more than 130 works from The Museum of Modern Art's unrivaled print collection, this book explores the distinctive visual effects of various printmaking techniques — from the rich, velvety lines of drypoint to the bold, flat coloring of screen printing.

In Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That, author Susie Hodge sets out to counter that familiar sentiment by explaining why the best examples of modern art are actually the result of sophisticated thought and serious talent.

This beautiful, oversized book features the work of women artists from the Renaissance to today. The full-page illustrations bring to light these artists' achievements, including historical and cultural notes to place their works in perspective.

The accessible and interesting reference guides in the "You Should Know" series provide practical art history lessons for everyone to enjoy. Subjects include great artists, famous artworks, and architecture.

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is featured in a colorful, double-page spread.

From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offer kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art. Author — Florian Heine. Hardcover. 48 pages.

In this book, young readers are introduced to the mysteries behind some of the world's greatest art and artists. Each masterpiece is presented in a double-page spread with stunning reproductions, biographical information about the artist, historical context, and the pressing questions themselves.

Young readers are introduced to the wonders of da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the playful cutouts of Matisse, van Gogh's mesmerizing brushstrokes, and Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light. Games, quizzes, and other activities help readers learn.

This lively introduction to nearly four centuries of British art offers children a strong foundation for learning in a playful and imaginative way, and inspires them to dream, create, and think. Author — Alison Baverstock. Hardcover. 48 pages.

This book brings together 13 architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years, including Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Tower of Pisa. It includes games, quizzes, drawings, and other activities.

This book is an exciting introduction to the world of modern, Pop, and post-modern art. Picasso, Calder, Chagall, Lichtenstein, Hockney — these and eight other iconic figures of modern art are profiled.

This book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swirling night sky. Thirteen iconic paintings are featured in the book in large reproductions.

This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world's most iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Art historian Brad Finger shares some of the world’s most renowned pictures, which are also the most exciting for children to view and discuss.

This book takes a look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other works from around the world. Games and puzzles enhance this introduction to 3-dimensional masterpieces.

This book highlights 500 years of great art created by women, introducing young readers to amazing painters, sculptors, and photographers. The book features colorful spreads that include important works as well as portraits of the artists themselves.

The children's edition of Phaidon Press's best selling, "The Art Book" presents thirty of the most significant artists and engaging works of art from every period.

This book is an exciting way to teach art history and art appreciation, and to increase skills in grades 3-9. It combines 94 ready-to-use activities with 40 full color museum images on either slide or CD format.

The book showcases illustrations that appeared from 1950-1975 in "Ford Times" magazine, as well as in books such as the beloved Giant Golden Book of Biology, Betty Crocker's Dinner for Two, and The Animal Kingdom, among many others. Author - Todd Oldham.

Written for young readers ages 9-12, the "Children Should Know" series introduces children to great artists, artworks, and architecture in a fun and engaging manner.

This engaging guide takes children on an international tour of the world's greatest art, from the first daub of paint in prehistoric caves to today's performance art. This book's approach is to look at art as an international exchange of ideas.

A full-color illustrated introduction to the lives and art of major artists developed especially for young students. Each DVD and companion book analyzes the reproductions of key master works, and children learn new ways to observe and think about art.

Anticipating how kids react to paintings by artists as diverse as Botticelli and Pollock, this prepares adults for the questions kids ask. He offers valuable tips for making any museum visit a success by providing a great refresher course on art history.

Learning art history and testing your memory is fun with this delightful and educational game for all ages featuring some of art history's most iconic images.

Discover the many women throughout history who produced enduring art. Learn about the issues faced by Ancient Greek and Roman female painters, the Renaissance heroines, all who portrayed women and their accomplishments. Hardcover, 160 pages. (Abby Remer).

This fun-filled book teaches young readers all about color by leading them on a fascinating journey through the history of western art. As they read the book, children are invited to wander through a virtual art gallery where each room features a different color. Author — Silke Vry. 96 pages.