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.

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.

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.

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.

British artist Lucian Freud is widely considered the most important figurative painter. Master portraitist and specialist in nudes, Freud uses impasto to create depth and intensity while restraining his color palate to mostly muted hues. His portraits may be physically unflattering to their subjects, but they are honest, frank, and unapologetic.

Accompanying the exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this catalogue examines the impact of Futurism and Cubism on British modernist printmaking from the beginning of World War I to the beginning of World War II.

David Harrison has created a body of work unique in contemporary British art. This book includes an interview with the artist and a study of his motifs and methods.

A biography of the Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). Based on letters, diaries, and contemporary news accounts as well as family history, it describes his artistic evolution from illustrator to easel painter to muralist.

Features images from Russian children's books of the 1920's-early 1930's.

Develops a fresh concept of the image in contemporary art, showing how art and politics have always been intrinsically intertwined. Covering a range of art movements, and thinkers such as Foucault, Deleuze, Adorno, Barthes, Lyotard and Greenberg, the author argues that contemporary theorists of the image are suffering from religious tendencies.

A collection of Outsider art. It brings together the best of subversive, intelligent, attention grabbing artists, from Tank Girl and Gorrilaz creator, Jamie Hewlett to international artist collective Faile and Conor Harrington.

Cady Wells (1904-1954) was one of the most innovative modern artists to work within the Santa Fe and Taos colonies in the years between 1932 and 1954, and one of the finest American watercolorists. This retrospective of his work includes essays which explore Wells' art and life including his intimate friendship with Martha Graham.

In a unique exploration Arts of Resistance engages directly with the contemporary cultural and political scene in Scotland to provoke questions about the value of art in modern society. Through accessible and jargon-free text this book introduces many of the major players in modern Scottish art and literature and includes over 100 artworks.