Art Books

Where does an artist get their inspiration? When I'm feeling an artistic block I try to view as many images as possible, research new artists and read up on my favorite artists. I have listed some of my favorite art books that I have used in the past.

Essential Dali

By: Kirsten Bradbury

1999

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Dali-Kirsten-Bradbury/dp/1840845228/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323842206&sr=1-1

This is chock full of lovely images and background information on each image. I am a huge fan of Salvador Dalí.

Dali 

By: Paul Moorhouse

2001

http://www.amazon.com/Dali-Paul-Moorhouse/dp/1856486745/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323841849&sr=1-1

More lovely images, historical information about Dali's life and analysis of some of his paintings.

Frida Kahlo (Living Art)

Claudia Bauer

2007

http://www.amazon.com/Frida-Kahlo-Living-Claudia-Bauer/dp/3791337807/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323842093&sr=1-1

 

Masterpieces of Surrealism (Paperback)

William Jeffett

2000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASTERPIECES-SURREALISM-2000-Salvador-Dali-Museum-/360412485171?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item53ea421633

 

  

Art Now! 2

Uta Grosenick

http://www.amazon.com/Art-25th-Anniversary-Special-Edtn/dp/3836503247/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324175577&sr=1-1

 

 

 

 

Juxtapoz Dark Arts 

Diana Weber

2009

http://www.amazon.com/Juxtapoz-Dark-Arts-Diana-Weber/dp/1584233613/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324175813&sr=1-1-spell