A comprehensive compendium of contemporary art at the beginning of the 21st century.

Grayson Perry, famous for his ceramic vases decorated with shocking and unconventional imagery, is one of a generation of contemporary British artists to have emerged on the international stage. This monograph explores Perry's work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects, such as class or conflict.

The pictures are preceded by an account of theartists life together with many photographs of theartist at work demonstrating and painting.This is atrue collectors publication, not only for the manythousands of followers of the artist but also for allwho appreciate the work of a true professional.

Offering coverage ranging from Impressionism to the Harlem Renaissance, from Cezanne to Post modernism, this book presents an introduction to modern art.

Following in the tradition of Phaidon's The Art Book , this is an illustrated dictionary which presents in alphabetical order the work of 500 great artists from the 20th century. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of a key work and a short text about the work of the artist.

This work offers comprehensive representation of the theories which underpinned developments in the visual arts during the 20th century. As well as writings by artists, the anthology includes texts by critics, philosophers, politicians and literary figures.

Examines how certain artists, from Salvador Dali to Damien Hirst, have wholeheartedly embraced both the cult of celebrity and the commercial cut and thrust of the art market. This book examines those who have engaged directly with trading their own wares. It accompanies a major exhibition at Tate Modern.

Hugh Stoneman was one of the world's most important printmakers during the second half of the 20th century and this superb publication contains works purchased by Falmouth Art Gallery through the support of the Art Fund. This archive of 99 works, known as the Art Fund Collection, is a selection of prints made at his studios in London and Penzance. The majority of the prints were produced at his ..

A career-spanning monograph on mid-century illustrator John Rombola. It reveals his spirited, playful style to a fresh generation of art buffs, illustration mavens, and fans of good design.

The first book given over to the entirety of Jackowski's work.

Celebrates the vision of an artist who has earned a distinguished place in the grand tradition of abstract painting - Robert Mangold. This book tracks Mangold's artistic roots and documents the varied series he has made over the years.

Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg (1883-1931) is perhaps best known as a prime mover in De Stijl, the Dutch artistic movement that demanded an extreme simplicity and abstraction in architecture and painting. This work explores the true extent of his influence, demonstrating that it reached far beyond Holland, in Europe, into Russia and beyond.

Addresses the puzzlement, frustration, irritation and resentment felt about conceptual art. This book uses conceptual art to bring to life and to reformulate some of the main issues and theories in contemporary philosophical aesthetics.

And the Golden Age of Marine Painting. Charles Dixon is recognised as one of the world's most gifted maritime artists covering almost every conceivable type of maritime subject. His work is highly sought after today and can be found in many national museums, galleries, private and corporate collections in Australia, the UK and North America. Many of Dixon's paintings hang in offices in the City ..

Arshile Gorky (century 1904-1948) was one of the central figures in American art's shift toward abstraction during the first half of the 20th century. This book traces the evolution of Gorky's visual style. It presents nearly 200 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints from all phases of his career.

Between 1900 and 1942, New York City was the site of extraordinary creative exchange where artists could share ideas in a global context. This book focuses on key artists from the Caribbean and Latin America who entered into dynamic cultural and social dialogs with the American-based avant-grade.

Over 100 reproductions of O'Keeffe's most important work are accompanied by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths' expert and insightful commentary on all aspects of the artist's life, influences and paintings.