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Matisse. Cut-outs by Gilles Néret (Taschen) — A beautiful exploration of the French master’s revolutionary late-career technique of “drawing with scissors.” This concise volume showcases the vibrant paper compositions that Matisse created when he could no longer paint, offering a joyful celebration of pure form, color, and modernist simplicity.

Leonardo (Basic Art Series 2.0) by Frank Zöllner (Taschen) — This concise yet comprehensive monograph explores the life and legacy of the ultimate Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci. Through exquisite reproductions and insightful commentary, Zöllner examines the master’s groundbreaking paintings, scientific drawings, and visionary notebooks. It is an indispensable guide to understanding one of history’s greatest minds.

Kahlo by Andrea Kettenmann (Taschen) — This elegant volume offers a concise yet profound exploration of Frida Kahlo’s turbulent life and pioneering art. Through key masterpieces and insightful commentary, the book reveals how she transformed personal physical pain and cultural identity into some of the most powerful, enduring images of the twentieth century. It is an essential introduction to a true feminist icon.

Pre-Raphaelites by Heather Birchall (Taschen) — A stunning visual exploration of the rebellious nineteenth-century artists who rejected academic rules to embrace rich symbolism and vivid colors. Through beautiful reproductions and insightful commentary, this book captures the intense emotion, literary inspiration, and meticulous detail of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s masterpieces.