"Great Women Painters" is a groundbreaking survey showcasing over 300 women artists from the past five centuries. It highlights both renowned and emerging talents, celebrating a diverse art history with newly appreciated works. This visually rich book continues Phaidon's "The Art Book" series, featuring artists like Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe.
A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and culture
An accessible, comprehensive, freshly-updated celebration of the vast range of human artistry from 28,000 BC to today Brought completely up to date for this revised edition and now available in a compact new format, this new edition of Phaidon's groundbreaking book presents art differently from all other compendia by revealing the huge diversity – or in many cases, the similarity – of artistic achievements around the globe. Images of more than 600 works from all periods and regions are arranged in chronological order, each with a short text that puts the work in critical context and explains its contribution to the development of art history.
This comprehensive survey explores the controversial yet popular Brutalist architectural style, featuring over 850 buildings from 102 countries. Organized by nine continental regions, it highlights both renowned masterpieces and lesser-known examples, showcasing Brutalism as a significant international movement.
Vitamin D3 is a comprehensive survey of contemporary drawing, highlighting over 100 artists nominated by 70+ global art experts. This installment showcases the evolution of drawing as a primary art medium, featuring diverse styles and techniques from renowned artists, reflecting the medium's expanded possibilities.
This book showcases 1,000 of the most innovative and influential product designs from 1663 to today, featuring renowned and emerging designers. Revised with 100 new items, it offers detailed insights and beautiful imagery, making it an essential reference for design enthusiasts and professionals alike.
A brand-new revised and updated edition of Phaidon's accessible, acclaimed A-Z guide to the most important artists of all time
Experience the force, mystery, and beauty of the ocean and seas through more than 300 images - featuring underwater photography, oceanographic maps and scientific illustrations, as well as paintings, sculptures and popular films.
300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves. Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics, map dealers and collectors, the maps represent over 5,000 years of cartographic innovation drawing on a range of cultures and traditions. Comprehensive in scope, this book features all types of map from navigation and surveys to astronomical maps, satellite and digital maps, as well as works of art inspired by cartography. Unique curated sequence presents maps in thought-provoking juxtapositions for lively, stimulating reading. Features some of the most influential mapmakers and institutions in history, including Gerardus Mercator, Abraham Ortelius, Phyllis Pearson, Heinrich Berann, Bill Rankin, Ordnance Survey and Google Earth. Easy-to-use format, with large reproductions, authoritative texts and key caption information, it is the perfect introduction to the subject. Also features a comprehensive illustrated timeline of the history of cartography, biographies of leading cartographers and a glossary of cartographic terms.
At last - the next instalment in the popular Vitamin series - the world's hottest painters, selected by international experts Since the publication of the first Vitamin P in 2002, painting has continued to evolve and excite, with new generations responding to its historic importance and taking it in unexpected directions. A central pillar of artistic practice, painting also has enduring appeal, dominating the art market. Vitamin P3 takes the conversation forward, spotlighting more than 100 outstanding artists who are engaging with - and pushing the boundaries of - the medium of paint. Artists include: Etel Adnan, Michael Armitage, Matt Connors, Genieve Figgis, Helen Johnson, Sanya Kantarovsky, Ella Kruglyanskaya, Oscar Murillo, Imran Qureshi, Nicolas Party, Mary Ramsden, Rosie Wylie. International experts include: Iwona Blazwick, Benjamin Buchloh, Marlene Dumas, Laura Hoptman, Geeta Kapur, Alex Katz, Tim Marlow, Sarah McCrory, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Beatrix Ruf, Nancy Spector.
Condensed travel version features over 1,000 buildings and 50 new projects.
A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals. 'Vitamin C' celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as selected by the world's leading curators, critics, and art professionals. Clay and ceramics have in recent years been elevated from craft to high art material, with the resulting artworks being coveted by collectors and exhibited in museums around the world. Packed with illustrations, 'Vitamin C' is a timely survey . Artists include: Caroline Achaintre, Ai Weiwei, Aaron Angell, Edmund de Waal, Theaster Gates, Marisa Merz, Ron Nagle, Gabriel Orozco, Grayson Perry, Sterling Ruby, Thomas Schutte, Richard Slee, Jesse Wine, and Betty Woodman. Nominators include: Pablo Leon de la Barra, Iwona Blazwick, Mary Ceruti, Dan Fox, Jens Hoffmann, Christine Macel, James Meyer among others.
Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images
Phaidon’s "Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century" showcases exceptional residential designs from the 20th century to today. Featuring 400 rooms by renowned designers, artists, and style icons across 25+ countries, this book is an essential source of inspiration for design enthusiasts and anyone passionate about beautiful interiors.
Discover 500 of the most innovative, influential, and enduring products from the last five centuries in one compact and highly collectable volume. The Design Book presents iconic pieces by Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, the Eames, and the Apple design team, alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern, and the martini glass. Each entry pairs an image with a descriptive caption, providing accessible information about the product, designer, manufacturer, and history. Take an extraordinary journey through the objects that have improved our functionality, shaping our society and culture today.
This book offers a comprehensive A-Z evaluation of over 300 modern and contemporary artists from Africa, highlighting the continent's burgeoning art scene and its increasing global recognition. It aims to create a more inclusive art history, building on the success of Phaidon's Great Women Artists.
Phaidon's 'Vitamin' series has long proved an extraordinarily accurate predictor of tomorrow's stars. This paperback edition of the latest volume is a cutting-edge and indispensable survey of the very best of contemporary drawing, as chosen by a panel of the world's leading art experts
This book features a curated selection of 50 architect-designed houses that address the unique challenges of desert living. Showcasing residential architecture from various regions, it includes works by both renowned and emerging architects, accompanied by images and brief descriptions of each structure and its environment.
"Great Women Sculptors" celebrates over 300 pioneering women sculptors from 60 countries, spanning 500 years. This inclusive survey features notable artists like Camille Claudel and Yayoi Kusama, alongside contemporary talents. Each artist is showcased with an image and new text, highlighting their contributions to sculpture.
A glorious survey of work by more than 80 contemporary floral designers who are extending the boundaries of their art
This collection showcases 50 stunning stone houses worldwide, highlighting the material's diverse colors and textures. From grand mansions to cozy cottages, the book features designs by renowned architects, illustrating how stone's beauty inspires an array of architectural styles through captivating images.
A survey of 100 English gardens, from the 16th century to the present day.
Featuring a diverse array of interior designers and decorators from around the world, this book offers a comprehensive look at contemporary design. It showcases innovative styles and creative approaches, highlighting the unique contributions of each designer. With stunning illustrations, readers will explore the latest trends and gain insights into the artistry behind exceptional interior spaces. This survey serves as both inspiration and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of interior design.
Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind
The perfect miscellany for every art lover - an essential and engaging collection of facts, figures, and findings about art, artists, and the art world, past and present
Discover the gardens of top chefs worldwide and explore innovative recipes inspired by them. "The Garden Chef" features stories and signature dishes from 40 renowned and emerging chefs, showcasing how their gardens influence seasonal cooking, accompanied by stunning visuals for added inspiration.
"Concrete Architecture" is a visually stunning collection showcasing 300 remarkable concrete buildings from the last century. It highlights the beauty and strength of concrete structures, featuring renowned architects like Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid, while also exploring the history of concrete architecture. A must-see for Brutalism enthusiasts.
