New books for spring

Spring Cannot Be Cancelled David Hockney in Normandy Martin Gayford and David Hockney

“Lavishly illustrated . . . Gayford is a thoughtfully attentive critic with a capacious frame of reference.” —Guardian

142 illustrations $34.95 hardcover

The Van Gogh Sisters Willem-Jan Verlinden

“In TheVan Gogh Sisters we see Van Gogh’s story through the eyes and voices of the young women in his family circle.Their distinctive perspective offers valuable insights into Van Gogh’s values and family life and enables the sisters to step forward in their own right.” —Carol Jacobi, Curator, Tate

76 illustrations $39.95 hardcover

The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry Unraveling the Norman Conquest David Musgrove and Michael Lewis

The definitive and fully illustrated guide to the Bayeux Tapestry recounts the artifact’s story and the complete history of the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings.

147 illustrations $34.95 hardcover

The Art Museum in Modern Times Charles Saumarez Smith

“A wise and insightful tour of our most successful art museums. One couldn’t ask for a better informed or more congenial guide. Highly recommended.” —Andrew McClellan, Professor of History of Art and Museum Studies, Tufts University

50 illustrations $39.95 hardcover

Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? 50th Anniversary Edition Linda Nochlin

“Passionate and provocative.” —The Art Newspaper “Ground-breaking, written with wit and in a conversational style rarely seen in academic studies.” —ArtReview

13 illustrations $14.95 hardcover

Abstract Art A Global History Pepe Karmel

“Karmel’s originality and literary skill are praiseworthy . . . This book is a godsend.” —Hyperallergic

250 illustrations $85.00 hardcover

Hockney/Van Gogh The Joy of Nature Hans den Hartog Jager

A collection of two extraordinary artists’ landscape paintings, with new insight into Vincent van Gogh’s influence on David Hockney.

Illustrated in color throughout $39.95 softcover