Southern California's pool culture is the subject of this unique and luscious collection of photographs that explore the parallel evolution of an American icon and an artistic genre.

A monograph on the self-taught artist Bill Traylor's striking drawings, which reveal the witty vitality of his vision.

This thorough appreciation of the eighteenth-century master of animal painting looks beyond the artist's sporting scenes to explore Stubbs' full range of work.

Now available in a portable and attractively priced flexi-cover edition, this collection of Henry Moore's plasters, drawings, and wood and stone sculptures offers a unique perspective on the artist's creative and technical process.

This lively and fun introduction to Dali's life and art focuses on 11 masterpieces, inviting readers to explore their imagination as they discover the works of a great artist. Throughout the book, the artist's sense of playfulness and mystery shine through, revealing the wondrous qualities of art.

Looking at 90 of history's greatest masterpieces to explain just what makes them great, this work contains brief, informative essays that examine each work from historic and cultural perspectives and offer intriguing observations and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their eras.

Ninety seminal images by the world's greatest artists provide a tour of the twentieth-century's greatest photographs. This book explores photography's impact on the way we experience the world. Every major photographer is represented in double-page spreads, featuring one full-page image, a brief essay on the artist, and additional images of note.

An exploration of the American artist's paintings of his home nation in the post war period.

Throughout his career, Gustav Klimt completed hundreds of paintings and drawings of delicate beauty, many of them featuring the female form. This volume focuses on the artist's intimate erotic sketches and watercolours. The colour reproductions, embossed cover, and cloth spine can be a gift for lovers of art and for lovers everywhere.

As the enfant terrible of the Viennese art scene, Gustav Klimt was acknowledged to be the painter of beautiful women, painting mythological goddesses and heroines. Focusing solely on Klimt's relationship with his women and his canvases, this work reveals both the artistic genius and the character of the great painter.

An activity book, which allows young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.

Examines Josef Hoffmann's career, from his student days in Vienna to his worldwide influence on 20th-century decorative arts. Illustrated with photographs of Hoffmann's masterpieces, this monograph focuses a member of the Secessionist Movement, his role in the intellectual rebellion in Austria; his progression toward a Modernist ethic, and more.

A publication on the graphic artist's work at the Loebermann Collection.

Gives an introduction to the life and work of Gustav Klimt's art. This work acquiants young readers to the artist's intricate mosaics, his use of mythological references, his palette and his elegant portraits. It also invites them into Klimt's studio, where they learn what a day in the life of the artist entails.

Includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by descriptions, as well as black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. This work contains an introductory text that describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the practice of masquerading.