Carter Ratcliff Books

Traces the history of Abstract Expressionism, and examines its political implications and the cultural context in which it developed

Featuring over 300 images, including many unpublished works, this comprehensive monograph explores the evolution of Alex Katz's unique American style. Accompanied by an insightful profile from a seasoned art historian who has studied Katz for over fifty years, the book offers an in-depth look at the artist's iconic paintings and their impact on contemporary art.

Long recognised as a major figure in American art, Georgia O'Keefe has had a number of retrospective exhibitions at leading American museums, each one a major event. Yet no full colour collection of her work has been available until now. This comprehensive volume consists of 108 colour plates accompanied by text written by the artist.