Book Recommendations

Art and Architecture Expert Editor's Recommended Book, 04/01/97:
In earlier centuries, still-life painting was not as highly regarded as portraiture or history painting, with its often heroic themes of war. In this century, however, the still life has progressed far beyond the traditional arrangements of fruits and flowers. Showcasing 65 paintings from the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this volume chronicles the development of American still-life painting, from 1915 to the present. Many prominent artists, including Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jim Dine, Franz Kline, Aaron Fink and Marsden Hartley, have incorporated unconventional iconography, subject matter, and painting techniques into the genre, enriching it with layers of meaning previously unavailable to earlier artists. Each painting is fully described in commentary by the authors and reproduced in full color.

Synopsis:
No Sam Francis print collector should be without this book. This is the kind of reference book every print collector dreams of. It is organized, clear, complete and accurate. It is a two volume set. The first illustrates his etchings and intaglio prints; the second his lithographs and serigraphs. Each print is meticulously described, including edition size, print size, colors used, printer, publisher and more.

Synopsis:
The spectacular paperback edition of the New York Times bestseller and smash hit of the 1991 Christmas season. One of today's most influential and admired artists, renowned for her vivid and distinctive style, Annie Leibovitz is an American original. This work includes photos of Bruce Springsteen, Jody Foster, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Greg Louganis, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and many more. 236 photographs, 81 in full color.