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Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This monograph combines Kahlo's paintings with rare photos, diary pages, and an illustrated biography.

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Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This XXL monograph combines all of Kahlo's 152 paintings with rare photos, diary pages, letters, and an illustrated biography.

(Hardback)

From night skies to morning mists to the much-cited Wanderer above a Sea of Fog, Caspar David Friedrich mastered the emotional and metaphysical experience of nature. This introductory book presents his most important and celebrated works to explore an oeuvre of sublime and haunting impact and a trailblazer of Romantic aesthetics.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Psychedelia meets Black Power, sexual liberation meets social conscience, and street portraiture meets fantastical comic art in this epic volume of groove. Complete with cultural context, design analysis and interviews with key industry figures, the collection gathers more than 500 legendary record covers from a golden era of Black music.

(Hardback)

In canvases vivid with movement, light, color, and speed, the Futurists created one of the most lively documents of the technological turn of the 20th century. This monograph covers the key protagonists, influences, and controversies of the movement which at once championed progress and glorified war, scorned femininity, and undermined the...

(Hardback)

Antoni Gaud merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a unique Modernista aesthetic that put Barcelona on the global architecture map. With brand-new photography, plans and drawings by Gaud himself, as well as an extensive appendix of all his works including furniture and unfinished projects, this XL book takes us through the Catalonian's fantastical universe like never before.

(Hardback)

Antoni Gaud merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a Modernista aesthetic that made Barcelona a mecca for architecture fans. With new photography, plans, Gaud's drawings, and a complete appendix of his works including unfinished projects, this book takes us into the proud Catalonian's unique worldview.

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(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

From existential paintings and motifs painted upside-down to rough-hewn wooden sculptures and remixes of earlier paintings-the art of Georg Baselitz is consistently challenging. With 400+ pictures from 1960 to the present, this monograph presents the full range of his work in stunning depth and detail.

(Hardback)

Discover HR Giger's inimitable universe in this introduction to the master that gave expression to the collective horrors and fantasies of our time. From his childhood fears to Alien, Giger personally guides us through his multifaceted career with intimate autobiographical essays, detailed reproductions and designs, and a foreword by Timothy Leary.

(Hardback)

Architect, magazine editor, artist, academic: Gio Ponti's multifaceted oeuvre blurred boundaries across creative disciplines and lead the evolution of modern design in Italy. Filled with archival images, a timeline, and map of his Milanese buildings, this dedicated introduction traces Ponti's most celebrated works and provides an extensive overview of the master designer's sublime career.

(Hardback)

Experience the boundless vision of one of the greatest architects, designers, and art directors of the 20th century. Shaped in close collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives and its founder Salvatore Licitra, Gio Ponti is an immersive book scaled to his kaleidoscopic universe, featuring texts by Lisa Licitra Ponti and an extensive biographical...

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From his royal court portraits to horrific scenes of conflict, Francisco Jos de Goya y Lucientes remains one of Spain's most revered and startling artists. With key works from throughout his career, this vivid introduction explores Goya's mastery of form and light and varied, daring subjects.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Travel the length and breadth of Africa with this updated guide to the continent's most beautiful hotels. With a refined eye for the X-factor in accommodation, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across the continent, profiling each getaway through extensive photography and key information. A treasure trove of inspiration for your next Africa-bound getaway.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Flowering mountain slopes and flowing meadows. Icy glaciers and majestic summits. With their pristine natural beauty, the Alps have always been a source of wonder. Angelika Taschen presents the best accommodation for Alpinists - historic inns, guesthouses, monasteries, mountain huts, chalets, palazzi, design hotels, and even a youth hostel.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

From a 150-year-old Portuguese estate to Norway's Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, Angelika Taschen scours the European continent for the most beautiful places to rest your head. This updated guide profiles each hotel through postcard-ready photography and key information including directions, contact details, and reading recommendations.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

From its North Sea islands to the Alps, Germany contains a wide range of landscapes and cultures. Angelika Taschen has selected the country's most inspiring places to stay, including grand hotels, family guesthouses, palaces, an abbey, and glamping tents. Each characterful choice is beautifully photographed and accompanied by insightful texts.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Land of gods and scholars, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, Greece is one of the most popular vacation places. But there is more to enjoy than islands and beaches. In this Great Escapes edition, Angelika Taschen presents the most beautiful Greek hotels with gorgeous photos as well as book and film recommendations.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN's Great Escapes series. From the cave-like suites at Perivolas on Santorini to the Htel Le Corbusier in Marseille, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems around the azure-blue sea. Each hotel is presented with photos and key information.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

From the desert mountains of New Mexico to the coast of Maine: a journey across the USA will take you to legendary landscapes with plenty of wonderful hotels. Angelika Taschen presents her favorite destinations: beach houses and desert camps, motels and ranches, mobile homes and tents, resorts, and inns.

(Hardback)

The tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus, from Gustav Schwab's seminal anthology of Greek myths, stages the illustrious exploits of a host of heroes and gods. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration, the world of Greek mythology is reimagined into life.

(Hardback)

This collection of 47 tales from Gustav Schwab's seminal anthology of Greek myths tells of the exploits of Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, and a host of heroes. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration, the world of Greek mythology is brought back to life.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Sprouting with fresh ideas and sunny outlooks, this compact edition brings together the best examples of contemporary green buildings today. Well-known architects like Frank Gehry and Norman Foster sit alongside young, up-and-coming creators. Each entry introduces a key project through plans, photos, and a close reading of the sustainable and ecological nature of the design.