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Masterpieces of Western Art traces the history of painting from medieval times to the present day. But unlike conventional publications, that merely illustrate a few essentials, this work places 900 paintings taken from every era squarely in the fore...

The extraordinary significance of the painter and sculptor Henri Matisse in the history of modern art, but also his influence, was no less decisive than that of his main rival, Pablo Picasso. In fact, Matisse's stylistic liberation actually goes ...

The Fauvist. Brilliant colour, simple forms, and purity of expression are the hallmarks of  Matisse's work Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is known not only as one of the most important French painters of the 20th century but also as co-founder...

A color harmony that is analogous to a musical composition Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is known not only as one of the most important French painters of the 20th century but also as co-founder and leading exponent of Fauvism. His work reflects an on...

Le Bonheur de Vivre. The vital colors and shapes of a modernist master The work of Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954) reflects an ongoing belief in the power of brilliant colors and simple forms. Though famed in particular for his paintings, Matisse also...

The search for balance, purity and serenity. An indispensable survey about a lodestar of modern art The extraordinary significance of the painter and sculptor Henri Matisse in the history of modern art, but also his influence, was no less decisive...

The Mediterranean coast is attracting a growing number of people from all over the world, both holiday-makers and other visitors, some of whom eventually decide to settle in one of the countries that enjoy its unique environment. The benign climat...

As one of the most important contemporary architects, Richard Meier (b. 1934) is a key figure in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series. His brilliant career ranges from elegant family homes to dazzling institutional buildings like the Barcelona Mus...

Ever since his self-proclamation as part of the "New York Five," Richard Meier has risen through one top commission after another to the dizzy heights of architectural stardom.  From Madison Square Garden to Shenzhen, China, his sle...

Battling dangerous beasts such as ferocious lions, venomous snakes, or swarms of man-eating weasels, the hunky heroes of men's adventure magazines were frequently depicted struggling to protect themselves and especially their buxom female companions ...

The work of Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953) is extraordinarily open-minded in its attitude to material and planning, as a result of his completely original form of architectural thinking. Mendelsohn`s genius lay in the fact that he was not influenced by...

À La Carte. Over one hundred years of menu graphics Appetite for art? Gastronomy meets graphics in this comprehensive survey of printed restaurant menus. Showcasing some of the best examples of this culinary graphic art, this updated editio...

Picture Perfect. The photo duo behind some of fashion’s glossiest shots Mert Alas, born in Turkey, and Marcus Piggott, born in Wales, met in 1994, at a party on a pier in Hastings, England. Piggott asked Alas for a light, the pair got t...

Exploding with color, textures, patterns, and ideas, this guide to the best of Mexican décor is packed cover to cover with splendid eye-popping photos. From Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula, this diverse selection of villas, casitas, haciendas,...

Exploding with color, textures, patterns, and ideas, this guide to the best of Mexican décor is packed cover to cover with splendid eye-popping photos. From Costa Careyes to the Yucatan Peninsula, this diverse selection of villas, casitas, haciendas,...