The American Art Book

The American Art Book, edited by the Phaidon Editors, is the definitive visual survey of American visual art from the colonial period to the present day — presenting the full breadth of painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and new media that constitutes the American tradition. Arranged alphabetically by artist, the book includes over 400 works by the most significant figures in American art history, from John Singleton Copley to Basquiat, from Georgia O’Keeffe to Kara Walker, accompanied by authoritative commentary. Published by Phaidon in its characteristic large format with exceptional reproduction quality, this is an essential reference for art lovers, students, and anyone interested in the visual culture that has both reflected and shaped the American experience across four centuries.