Hirshhorn Museum
The Art Handbook
$59.89
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2026
Summary
Celebrating 50 years of contemporary art at the Hirshhorn, this beautifully illustrated handbook highlights its top-notch collection and artists from Andy Warhol to Yayoi Kusama.
This beautifully illustrated handbook spotlights nearly 400 artworks from more than 180 artists featured at the Hirshhorn, the national museum of modern and contemporary art. Upon its 1974 opening, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was instantly celebrated for its exceptional Modernist masterworks. In…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781588347657 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1588347656 |
| Author: | Melissa Chiu, The Hirshhorn Museum |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian Books |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 140mm |
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LIBRARY JOURNAL
“With more than 350 full-color images, the handbook feels like a guided tour through one of the most important modern art museums in the United States…The high-quality images of artworks on each page allow readers to study details they might have missed in person. This concise book emphasizes that art is for everyone, not just experts or critics. VERDICT This engaging and visually rich introduction to modern and contemporary art is an informative, inspiring, and accessible resource. It succeeds in making modern and contemporary art feel approachable while showcasing the depth and creativity of the Hirshhorn’s collection.”
About The Author
Melissa Chiu
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the national museum of modern and contemporary art, serving as a leading voice for 21st-century art and culture. As part of the Smithsonian, the Hirshhorn is prominently situated on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Its collection boasts one of the most significant holdings of postwar American and European art globally. The Hirshhorn offers a diverse range of exhibitions and public programs focused on contemporary art, accessible to all visitors free of charge, 364 days a year.
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