The American Art Book

Fully revised and updated, this essential edition of The American Art Book presents a richly illustrated survey of American art through more than three centuries, showcasing 500 of the nation’s most influential artists. Thoughtfully selected by an advisory team of leading curators, historians, and institutional directors, each artist is represented by a key work, an expert-written introduction, and cross-references that encourage deeper connections across art history. Spanning early colonial portraiture, Impressionism, Modernism, earthworks, Pop Art, and contemporary practice, the book offers a sweeping and accessible view of American art as a reflection of the country’s cultural and historical evolution, featuring artists such as Ansel Adams, Ruth Asawa, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Alexander Calder, Helen Frankenthaler, Jacob Lawrence, Maya Lin, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Carrie Mae Weems.

Hardcover / 512 pages

Dimensions: 10.3" x 12"