Bauhaus

In Making Dystopia, distinguished architectural historian James Stevens Curl tells the story of the advent of architectural Modernism in the aftermath of the First World War, its …

An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonate  “Mr. Polizzotti carefully balances the movement’s aspirations and …

In 1956, TIME magazine called him one of the defining “form-givers of the 20th century.” Today, Marcel Breuer (1902–1981) remains a locus classicus of modernism for architects and …

Richly illustrated volume exploring the inseparable histories of modernist abstraction and twentieth-century textiles.   Published on the occasion of an exhibition curated by Lynne …

An intimate exploration of an artistic friendship at the heart of the Impressionist movement   Édouard Manet (1832–1883) was a pioneer of modern painting, and Berthe Morisot …

A visual history of the life of Augustus “Gus” Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, exploring a relatively unknown area of American art history from the 1890s to the …

New York Times Notable BookLos Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistWall Street Journal—one of five best artist biographies Edward Hopper's canvasses are filled with stripped-down …

The creator of the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chairs and tables, Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was one of the 20th century’s most prominent space shapers, merging dynamic forms with a …

Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world for his unique style and affecting art. His extensive portfolio exceeds some 2,000 works, of which 800 were oil paintings. Some of …

Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Vol. 2 continues the exploration of American architecture, chronicling its evolution and the iconic structures …