The extraordinary life story of Song Huai-Kuei, better known as Madame Song, follows the arc of 20th-century history. Artist,...

While acknowledging the legacy of Herbert Read’s classic 1959 study A Concise History of Modern Painting in the World of Art...

Salvador Dali was, and remains, among the most universally recognizable artists of the twentieth century. What accounts for this...

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William Helburn, a quintessential figure of the ‘Mad Men’ era, was one of the most prolific and dynamic photographers of the New...

A gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie from the 18th century to today
Chinoiserie is a term for Western art and design...

The art and architecture of Egypt during the age of the pharaohs capture the imagination of the modern world. Vivid, graceful...

Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end homes and interiors, these gorgeous books is a treat for lovers of residential...

The joy that permeates Auguste Renoir's paintings was created by a complicated person, whom even close friends and family members...

A stimulating resource that guides readers through the most significant symbols from art history, spanning many civilizations and...

Devoted to all-white houses, this book celebrates the ever- popular "non-color" as a perfect backdrop for contemporary...

A new translation of Giorgio Vasari's Life of Raphael, fully illustrated, that presents Vasari's appealing narrative with new...

A dazzling selection of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, as well as some lesser-known masterpieces, many drawn from the...

A remarkable examination of Edvard Munch's prints, which were central to his creative process and established his reputation as...

A stylish collection of legendary designer Alexander McQueen's maxims on fashion, women, beauty, and nature, presented in an...

A major publication on Hokusai's remarkable late work, incorporating fresh scholarship on the sublime paintings and prints the...

The first-ever translation of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead of Sobekmose-fully illustrated and explained by a leading...

Unperson is one of the first photo books of North Korean Defectors. The 15 intimate portraits and the stories of the brave people...

While certain photographs have become world-famous images indelibly printed on the cultural consciousness, the stories on the...

Monocle's latest book is a celebration of the Nordic region, with some surprises, quirks and - maybe - a sauna or two along the...

Rasem Badran's influence is rapidly spreading throughout the developing world. Covering the full spectrum from urban planning to...

Recent advances in technologies and home-generated renewable energy have made building away from urban and rural infrastructures...

This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the greatest treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Fifty of the most important...

Known for his multi-storey murals gracing buildings all over the world, Melbourne-based artist Rone uses his work to explore the...

In 1907 Edward VII commissioned Peter Carl Faberge - court artist-jeweller to imperial Russia - to produce miniature sculptures...

This sweeping overview of Rembrandts extraordinary achievement as a draughtsman fills a gap in the otherwise enormous literature...

What makes Scottish art Scottish? In this now classic book, Murdo Macdonald explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish...

This survey of the world’s most innovative and successful examples of pre-fabricated homes explores the full range of...

Surveying the last forty years since the end of China's Cultural Revolution, this book redefines contemporary Chinese art by...

Revisiting three canonical 1970s photobooks that redefined feminism through photography
As feminism gained momentum in 1970s...

Sisters Pip and Maisie are spending the weekend at their grandparent’s cottage. Maisie is restless and longs for adventure, but...