50 American Artists You Should Know — 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 — Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol. This is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in learning about American art. 160 pages.

50 Architects You Should Know — 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. 176 pages.

50 Artists You Should Know — This is is a vibrant reference guide profiling 50 major artists alongside their representative works. Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in 50 Artists You Should Know includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. 176 pages.

50 Bauhaus Icons You Should Know — 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. 176 pages.

50 British Artists You Should Know — 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 Buildings You Should Know — This handsome volume presents 50 buildings in chronological order, representing the most compelling, intriguing, and awe-inspiring structures in the world. This world tour of great buildings offers a mini-course in architecture for readers of all ages. 176 pages.

50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know — 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.

50 Jewish Artists You Should Know — 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. 160 pages.

50 Modern Artists You Should Know — 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. 160 pages.

50 Paintings You Should Know — This book offers readers a crash course in art history spanning seven centuries. Featured works include Giotto's Arena Chapel frescoes, Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. 176 pages.

50 Photographers You Should Know — 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. 176 pages.

50 Sculptures You Should Know — Starting with ancient works and continuing through the Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, and Modern periods, this book introduces readers to the works of famous sculptors. It provides a biographical profile of each artist as well as an historical context for the works, and anecdotal information. 176 pages.

50 Women Artists You Should Know — From the Renaissance to the Post-Modern era, this book details the vast contributions to the art world made by women. It provides a timeline highlighting significant events in each artist's life as well as a succinct biography and information outlining her accomplishments and influence. 176 pages.

Impressionism: 50 Paintings You Should Know — No artistic education is complete without an exploration of the Impressionists. This book covers the most important works from the early 19th through the early 20th century, including the best of Monet, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, Manet, Seurat, and Pisarro. 144 pages.