This remarkable collection showcases over 300 images celebrating the beauty and diversity of trees. It features a wide range of visuals, from ancient frescoes to contemporary photographs, highlighting various species and cultural representations. Curated by experts, it serves as a vibrant homage to the natural world, featuring renowned artists.
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.
Let your imagination take flight and celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds throughout art, science, history, and culture
"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 book is a comprehensive documentation of Brutalist architecture, featuring over 850 buildings across 102 countries, organized by nine regions. It includes 1000 duotone photographs showcasing both classic and contemporary works by renowned architects like Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid, highlighting the style's graphic and emotional power.
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
The indispensable guide to the most exciting painters of recent years, chosen by leading arts professionals - now in paperback
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.
A compelling exploration of the ways that humans have mapped the world throughout history - now in a compact new edition
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.
The Men's Fashion Book is a comprehensive A-Z guide celebrating the 500 greatest names in men's fashion. It explores over two centuries of style, featuring designers, photographers, and icons who shaped menswear. With iconic images, it highlights the evolution from traditional suits to contemporary streetwear.
Condensed travel version features over 1,000 buildings and 50 new projects.
A spectacular collection of 50 magnificent contemporary houses across the globe, each built to exist harmoniously amid the trees
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.
"Designed For Life" showcases 100 innovative product designers from around the globe, blending design, art, and sustainability. Highlighting emerging and established talents, the book explores diverse styles and new materials, emphasizing the role of design in creating a better world. Curated by industry experts, it offers insights into contemporary product design.
A glorious survey of work by more than 80 contemporary floral designers who are extending the boundaries of their art
An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common: a special relationship with the natural world. Each of the book's 50 homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within the earth itself or soaring high amongst treetops, surrounded by cooling waters, or resisting the desert heat. With a wealth of photographs showcasing each house inside and out, Living in Nature offers inspiration -- and tranquillity.
Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, the A-to-Z format of this fully updated bestseller creates fascinating juxtapositions between the 500 iconic garden-makers of all time found within its pages
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.
Explore 500 remarkable graphic designs from over 400 designers across 33 countries, spanning from the 14th century to today. This comprehensive volume features iconic works and contemporary pieces, organized chronologically with detailed images and texts. It's an essential reference for design enthusiasts and professionals alike.
A guide to the the most innovative, useful and beautiful objects ever created. Each product has shaped societies, ways of living all over the world and provides an insight into the rich history of design, taste and culture.
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.
This illustrated survey highlights 107 innovative contemporary artists born since 1980, selected by emerging art experts. It showcases the future stars of the art world, featuring diverse talents from global institutions. Artists include Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Joy Labinjo, and Tschabalala Self, among others.
A cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of their art form With nearly 700 images, Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists showcases 75 rising stars who are redefining the industry. The first book of its kind, Tattoo You features artists curated by a global panel of experts, including some of tattooing's most important names, such as Grace Neutral, Claudia De Sabe, Matt McCormick, Tamara Santibañez, Lal Hardy, Marisa Kakoulas, Matt Lodder, Tann Koga (Ink the Diaspora), and Jay Freestyle. Each artist is accompanied by a selection of images illustrating their work, alongside an in-depth profile that delves into their influences, creative process, and how they are transforming the tattoo world. From minimal, blackwork, and Neo-Traditional tattoos to stick-and-poke and cultural and Indigenous practices, Tattoo You spans all styles and techniques, offering an inside look into how artists around the world work today, while simultaneously providing glimpses of tattooing's future as an innovative, accessible, and revolutionary art form.
Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind
Featuring the homes of sixty renowned contemporary global designers and decorators, this collection showcases a diverse range of styles and inspirations. Each residence offers a glimpse into the creative processes and personal aesthetics of its owner, highlighting innovative design concepts and unique decor elements. The book serves as both a source of inspiration and a celebration of modern interior design, appealing to enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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
The iconic bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names from A-Z
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.
