Prestel

Annette Roeder’s Edgar Degas transforms the French master’s paintings into an engaging coloring book experience for young artists. This Prestel Art publication allows children to explore Degas’ beloved themes and motives through hands-on creativity, combining art appreciation with interactive learning. Big art for little hands meets timeless masterpieces in this enchanting activity book that encourages artistic exploration.

This color-filled retrospective monograph by Dieter Buchhart, Glenn O’Brien, Jean-Louis Prat, and Susanne Reichling reveals new insights into Jean-Michel Basquiat’s symbolic and emotionally charged visual language. Explore how the artist’s complex work addressed urgent political and social issues while transforming the 1980s New York art scene. Though Basquiat died at 27, his enormous legacy in modern 20th century art continues to resonate powerfully today.

This centennial retrospective showcases Roy Lichtenstein’s complete artistic journey through brilliant reproductions and expert analysis. From his revolutionary Pop Art panels inspired by comic strips to his pioneering work beyond the movement, this kaleidoscopic exhibition catalog captures the full scope of an artist who transformed popular culture into high art, challenging societal stereotypes and redefining contemporary artistic expression.

Transform young artists into creative explorers with Salvador Dali from Prestel Publishing. This enchanting coloring book brings surrealist masterpieces to life through hands-on activities designed for little hands. Children discover Dali’s dreamlike world while developing artistic skills and imagination. Big art format provides plenty of space to color outside the lines, making each masterpiece uniquely personal. Perfect blend of art education and creative fun.

Transform your child into a young artist with this enchanting Matisse coloring book by Annette Roeder. Big art designed for little hands allows kids to explore the master’s iconic works with creative freedom. This family-friendly activity book makes fine art accessible and fun, encouraging artistic expression while building appreciation for one of history’s most influential artists through hands-on coloring experiences.

Explore how German and Austrian Expressionist masters from Schiele to Beckmann revolutionized self-portraiture in this visually stunning scholarly examination. Five distinguished experts reveal how these groundbreaking artists transformed traditional self-portrait techniques in the early 20th century, creating powerful vehicles for emotional and psychological expression that forever changed modern artistic practice.

Discover how cabarets, clubs, and cafes became revolutionary incubators for modern art in this stunning pictorial exploration. Florence Ostende and Lotte Johnson illuminate eight decades of artistic innovation across four continents, revealing how nightlife venues fostered radical creativity from the 1880s to 1960s. A fascinating journey through alternative artistic spaces where cultural boundaries were shattered.

Johannes Grave’s authoritative examination traces Giovanni Bellini’s complete artistic journey in this lavishly illustrated Prestel publication. Featuring nearly every extant work by the Venetian Renaissance master, this comprehensive catalog offers in-depth criticism and interpretation of Bellini’s revolutionary paintings. From devotional works to secular pieces, discover why Bellini dominated the Early Renaissance through gorgeous reproductions and scholarly analysis.

Discover the delightful bonds between history’s greatest minds and their beloved animals in this charmingly illustrated collection. From Mozart’s inspiring pet starling to Dorothy Parker’s bathtub alligators, young readers will uncover surprising stories about famous scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their extraordinary pets. A perfect blend of biography and animal tales.

Experience the legendary artistry of Christian Warlich, Europe’s premier early 20th-century tattoo master, through over three hundred restored hand-drawn flash designs. This coveted collection by Ole Wittmann showcases vibrant original artwork alongside rare photographs and archival materials, capturing the cultural history and timeless influence of Germany’s most celebrated tattooist in an exquisite Prestel edition.

Explore over 100 exceptional drawings, pastels, watercolors, and collages from the prestigious Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Why draw? This Prestel volume reveals what compels artists to draw, showcasing the enduring power of drawing as art’s most foundational practice through centuries of collected works dating back to 1811.