The Art Book
The Art Book by Phaidon Editors is a thoroughly revised edition published by Phaidon Press in 2020, featuring 592 pages in English. This edition presents a comprehensive survey of art, showcasing works from over 600 renowned artists spanning from medieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a key work accompanied by informative text that provides context about the piece and its creator, making it an accessible resource for art enthusiasts.
Readers will discover a unique organization of the book, which is arranged alphabetically by artist name, allowing for a diverse exploration of artistic styles and periods. This edition includes 40 new works and highlights both historically significant and contemporary artists, such as Berenice Abbott, Hilma af Klint, and Judy Chicago. The Art Book serves as a vibrant visual sourcebook, celebrating the multifaceted nature of art and culture through its rich array of biographies and references.
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The latest, thoroughly revised edition of Phaidon’s award-winning and globally-bestselling art survey, featuring works from more than 600 of the world’s greatest artists
The Art Book is beloved throughout the world and has been translated into 20 languages, introducing millions of readers to great art and artists. Each of the more than 600 artists included, dating from medieval to modern times, is represented by a key work and an informative, explanatory text on the piece and its creator.
Breaking with traditional classifications, The Art Book is organised by artist name, throwing together brilliant examples from all periods, schools, visions, and techniques in a vibrant A-Z sequence to create an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich, multifaceted culture.
This latest revised and updated edition includes 40 works new to this book and includes many overlooked historical and cutting-edge contemporary artists, including: Berenice Abbott, Hilma af Klint, El Anatsui, Romare Bearden, Mark Bradford, Cao Fei, Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, John Currin, Guerrilla Girls, Lee Krasner, Jacob Lawrence, Kerry James Marshall, Joan Mitchell, Zanele Muholi, Takashi Murakami, Louise Nevelson, Clara Peeters, Jenny Saville, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.
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