A must-have for any art buff, this definitive who's who of Impressionism gathers 10 monographs from the Basic Art series for the price of three. Precise texts and impeccable reproductions guide us through the life and works of Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Rousseau, Seurat, Toulouse- Lautrec, and van Gogh.
Renowned for his political remarks and social media activity almost as much as for his art, which is based on social interventions, a contemporary approach to the readymade, and his familiarity with Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei's fame extends throughout and beyond the art world. This monograph explores each of the periods of Ai's work...
This fresh edition of TASCHEN's award-winning XXL volume explores Matisse's gouaches decoupees, produced during the final years of his life. Discover the complete history of these bright, bold cut-outs through rare photographs by the likes of Henri Cartier-Bresson and F. W. Murnau, as well as texts from poets like Louis Aragon, Matisse's son-in-...
For generations, children and adults alike have loved the timeless storytelling of Hans Christian Andersen. This sumptuous collection of eight of his best-loved stories is presented with sparkling vintage illustrations from artists including Kay Nielsen, Josef Palecek, and Lotte Reiniger, as well as a bonus set of stickers of favorite fairy...
The noughties installment of our Movies series selects 99 of the cinematic star turns that defined the years 2000 to 2010, from blockbuster Lord of the Rings installments to cult classics Lost in Translation, Inglourious Basterds, and And Your Mother Too. Each film is featured with stills, production photos, synopsis, analysis, and movie-buff...