A selection of books we recommend
Explore books related to artists we represent and exhibit, along with some of our favorites on art, photography, Atlanta and the South, collecting and visual culture.
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BOOKS WE RECOMMEND
ART CURE
The Science of How the Arts Save Lives
By Daisy Fancourt
Drawing on scientific research, Daisy Fancourt explores how engagement with art, music, literature and other creative activities can influence our physical and mental health, making a compelling case for the importance of the arts in everyday life.
WOOD ENGRAVING
A Personal Approach
By Anne Desmet
An introduction to the art of wood engraving by acclaimed British printmaker Anne Desmet, exploring the techniques and creative possibilities of this distinctive form of printmaking.
COLTRANE
The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend
Edited by Ravi Coltrane
Published in celebration of John Coltrane's centennial, this new visual biography features 200 photographs, including images by Chuck Stewart, whose work is currently on view at The Sun ATL.
REVELATIONS
Art from the African American South
A landmark survey of Southern African American art, featuring Purvis Young, Thornton Dial, Lonnie Holley and other important self-taught artists whose work transformed the landscape of American art.
SOULS GROWN DEEP
African American Vernacular Art of the South, Volume Two
An expansive exploration of African American vernacular art from the South, bringing together the work and stories of artists whose creativity emerged largely outside the traditional art-world establishment.