Thomas Hirschhorn is a Swiss-born artist who emerged in the 1990s, noted for his giant, labour-intensive, room-sized collages of low-grade materials. Tinfoil, cardboard, plywood, plastic and packing t
Joseph Beuys (1921-86) - the German sculptor and performance artist - became one of the most influential figures in modern and contemporary art. His charismatic presence, extraordinary life, and uncon
Charts the short-lived career of the post-war Italian artist with coverage of works from the Manzoni archives as well as several international museums and private collections, in a volume that compare
When Pablo Picasso was living in Mougins, on the French Riviera, he asked his friend Mariano Miguel Montanes to come and live with him to help him out as a secretary. From this time on, Miguel became
An appraisal of the full range of accomplishments of this popular contemporary American artist. The video and installation artist Bill Viola is one of the most popular artists in the world today. Sign
Each title in the Phaidon's Contemporary Artists Series focuses on a particular living artist, and this volume is devoted to New York-based artist Hans Haacke (b.1936). He's had solo exhibitions in su
Leonardo da Vinci was one of history's true geniuses, equally brilliant as an artist, scientist, and mathematician. Readers of The Da Vinci Code were given a glimpse of the mysterious connections betw
Julie Speed's craftsmanship and attention to detail bring to mind the work of painters from the fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Renaissance. Unlike those artists, however, Speed is inspired by an al
Seven American academics and independent scholars contribute seven case studies, ranging from the seventh to 20th century, exploring the professions of sculptor, painter, potter, printmaker, and archi
This comprehensive retrospective of Sophie Calle not only celebrates the breadth of her iconoclastic work but also leads to a deeper understanding of her unique artistic vision. The work of conceptual
Abrams' Master of Art series, instituted in the 1960s, chose prominent art historians to write a short text and commentary on well-known artists. These classic texts are reproduced in 9x12 paperback e
Renee Stout lives and works in Washington, D.C., where she is strongly influenced by the cityOs political, social, and religious composition. She looks to the belief systems of various African peoples
"This illumination of the character of Barnes, whose collection of Impressionist paintings is currently the focus of a lengthy legal struggle, helps us understand the significance of that outcome for
Originally published to celebrate the centennial of Joseph Cornell’s birth,this book provides a multidimensional perspective on the pioneeringmodern artist. Lavishly illustrated with more than seventy
