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On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius
(1794-1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and
director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a
coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. The fronds were a reference
to his groundbreaking Natural History of Palms: a work in three
volumes, published between 1823 and 1853. This encyclopedic
treasury of 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations was
based on von Martius's expeditions through Brazil and Peru. From
1817 to 1820, he traveled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) through the
Amazon basin to investigate natural history and native tribes with
zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. The result was an unrivaled
catalogue of all known genera of the palm family, outlining the
modern classification of palms, describing all the palms of Brazil,
and producing the first maps of palm biogeography. Von Martius's
folio is unusual in its inclusion of cross-sectioned diagrams,
conveying the architecture of these mighty trees, which central
Europeans would have found hard to imagine accurately. Equally
remarkable are the color landscapes showing various palms-often
standing alone in simple and elegant beauty. About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists
in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing,
helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art,
anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we
celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our
company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the
stars of our program-now more compact, friendly in price, and still
realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
You must read this book before buying any artwork – written by the
world’s leading art-market economist
Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially
for one just starting out in the art market. The world’s leading art
market expert Magnus Resch explains the core principles of the art
market and reveals the secrets of how to build and grow an art
collection.
He answers questions such as:
• What art should I invest in?
• Where do I start?
• Which gallery should I visit?
• How do I get VIP tickets for Art Basel?
• Where's the best place to sell my art?
• Is this price fair?
This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in collecting
art, novice or expert. Readers will learn:
• How the art market really works;
• How to navigate the art world;
• How to start and develop a sustainable collection strategy, for every
budget.
Featured alongside Magnus’s advice for collecting are quotes and case
studies from esteemed art world professionals, including mega
collectors Shelley and Philip Aarons, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Jorge M.
Pérez, Howard E. Rachofsky, and Komal Shah; museum directors Adam
Weinberg and Heidi Zuckerman; art fair founder Touria El Glaoui; mega
art dealers Marc Glimcher, Adam Lindemann, Jeffrey Deitch, and Simon de
Pury; leading art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist; superstar art advisor Amy
Cappellazzo; and artist Julian Schnabel. The book also features a
foreword written by leading art collector Pamela Joyner.
No-nonsense, clear prose makes this the perfect primer for anyone who
is interested in collecting art. This book is for:
• Art lovers who want to buy their first pieces;
• Collectors who want to understand more about investing in art;
• Advisors and gallerists who want to refresh their knowledge.
This book, with words of advice from the most accomplished experts in
the field, is like carrying an art advisor in your pocket.
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