THE BIG BOOK OF CHIC by Miles Redd

Internationally acclaimed interior design sensation Miles Redd is known for his quirky brand of cozy glamour. His unique aesthetic vision is characterized by playful mélanges of high and low, invigorated with whimsical splashes of color and modern gestures. Drawing on inspirations ranging from Richard Avedon fashion photographs to Rene Gruau illustrations, Redd has crafted interiors for a wide array of venues. His Trademark approach to design has brought to life rooms infused with boldness, fantasy, and sophistication. This lavishly illustrated volume will be an inspiration to anyone interested in spirited, eclectic design.

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SCENES FROM JAPAN: TOKYO, KYOTO, and KAMAKURA by Kendric Tonn

Scenes from Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kamakura is a special coffee-table art book by artist Kendric Tonn. Designed and printed by Bookmobile, Scenes from Japan was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that reached its goal in less than half an hour after launch—and was 500% funded at the end of its first day!

Kendric’s watercolor and ink paintings are the cornerstone of this collection. Each painting is accompanied by a narrative that helps bring the landscapes to life with additional context.

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a dominant figure in the world of Baroque sculpture and architecture. His works are characterized by their dramatic flair, emotional intensity, and technical virtuosity. Bernini's influence extended beyond sculpture to encompass architecture, painting, and stage design, making him a true polymath of the Baroque era.

"The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa," featured on the book's cover, is one of Bernini's most celebrated sculptures, located in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome. The book likely explores Bernini's life, artistic development, and the historical context in which he worked, providing insights into his major works and their significance.

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Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, commonly known as Caravaggio, was an Italian painter active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His style influenced Baroque painting. Caravaggio employed close physical observation and a dramatic use of chiaroscuro that came to be known as tenebrism.

Alfred Moir was a renowned art historian specializing in Italian Baroque painting. His book on Caravaggio provides an in-depth analysis of the artist's life, works, and influence. Such books are valuable resources for art students, historians, and collectors.

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"The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne" is an oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci, depicting Saint Anne, her daughter the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus. The painting showcases Leonardo's mastery of sfumato, creating soft, hazy transitions between colors and forms. This technique adds to the painting's ethereal and dreamlike quality.

Leonardo da Vinci began working on this piece around 1503, but it remained unfinished at the time of his death in 1519. The painting is notable for its complex composition and the subtle psychological interplay between the three figures. It is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris and remains one of Leonardo's most admired and studied works.

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Giotto di Bondone, commonly known as Giotto, was a pivotal Italian painter and architect from Florence during the Late Middle Ages. He is considered the first in a line of great artists who contributed to the Italian Renaissance. Giotto's work broke away from the prevailing Byzantine style, introducing more naturalism and emotional depth into his figures and compositions.

Francesca Flores d'Arcais' book likely explores Giotto's life, artistic contributions, and influence on subsequent generations of artists. Such books serve as valuable resources for art historians, students, and enthusiasts seeking to understand Giotto's place in art history and the broader cultural context of the Renaissance.

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Francisco Goya was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His paintings, drawings, and engravings often reflected the turbulent times in which he lived, including the Napoleonic Wars and the political upheaval in Spain.

Goya's work evolved from decorative and Rococo styles to a more personal and expressive style characterized by dark themes and social commentary. He is known for his portraits of the Spanish aristocracy, as well as his depictions of war, violence, and the darker aspects of human nature. His influence can be seen in the works of later artists such as Manet, Picasso, and Francis Bacon.

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Edouard Manet was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, known for his innovative approach to painting. His portraits, including those of Berthe Morisot, capture the essence of his subjects with a modern sensibility. Manet's work often challenged the conventions of academic art, paving the way for future generations of artists.

Berthe Morisot was a prominent Impressionist painter and a close friend and model of Manet. She frequently appeared in his paintings, embodying the modern woman of the era. Manet's portraits of Morisot are celebrated for their intimate portrayal and artistic skill, reflecting the dynamic cultural and artistic environment of 19th-century France.

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Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance. His versatility in these disciplines is considered unparalleled, even by his contemporaries.

He is celebrated for his sculptures like the Pietà and David, and his frescoes, most notably the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Books compiling the complete works of masters like Michelangelo serve as important resources for art historians, students, and enthusiasts. These volumes typically include reproductions of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and architectural designs, often accompanied by scholarly essays and commentary. They provide a comprehensive overview of the artist's oeuvre and his impact on Western art.

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Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein-air landscape painting. His series of paintings of the Houses of Parliament in London, created between 1899 and 1901, are among his most famous works, capturing the atmospheric effects of light and fog on the iconic building.

Stephan Koja is an art historian and author who has written extensively on Monet and Impressionism. Prestel is a well-known publishing house specializing in art books and exhibition catalogs. This book likely provides an overview of Monet's life and work, with reproductions of his paintings and scholarly commentary.

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Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter, celebrated for his dynamic compositions, rich colors, and sensual depictions of the human form. He was not only an accomplished artist but also a diplomat and a scholar, fluent in several languages. Rubens's influence on Western art is immense, and his works can be found in major museums around the world.

Christopher White is a respected art historian known for his expertise in Dutch and Flemish art. His book on Rubens likely provides a comprehensive overview of the artist's life, work, and legacy. Such books are valuable resources for art students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning more about this important figure in art history.

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator whose immersion in the colorful and theatrical life of Paris in the late 19th century yielded a collection of exciting, elegant and provocative images of the modern and sometimes decadent life of those times. Toulouse-Lautrec is among the best-known painters of the Post-Impressionist period, with Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin. He is known for his paintings, posters, and drawings of Parisian nightlife.

His works often depicted scenes from the Moulin Rouge and other cabarets, capturing the energy and atmosphere of these venues. Toulouse-Lautrec's unique style, characterized by bold colors and dynamic compositions, made him a significant figure in the development of modern art. Books about Toulouse-Lautrec are common and vary in value depending on their content, rarity, and condition.

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