# Miró: The Poet Among the Surrealists — TASCHEN Basic Art

TASCHEN’s Miró: The Poet Among the Surrealists is an English-language Basic Art book introducing Joan Miró’s career and work across modernist movements. It combines a chronological overview and concise biography with approximately 100 illustrated images and captions in a 96-page volume.

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## At a glance

- Covers Miró’s development from early experimentation to his later work across painting, sculpture, ceramics and textiles.
- Explores his connections with Surrealism and other modernist movements without presenting him as confined to one category.
- The series description lists a chronological overview, concise biography and approximately 100 captioned illustrations.

## Pros

- The range of art forms and movements gives readers context beyond Miró’s paintings alone.
- A concise biography and chronological account make it suitable as an introductory survey.
- Approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions provide visual material alongside the text.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Language: English
- Print length: 96 pages
- Publication date: 26 February 2016
- ISBN-10: 3836529238
- ISBN-13: 978-3836529235
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 10.24 x 9.88 x 0.28 inches
### Content described
- Illustrations: approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
- Biography: a concise biography
- Chronological overview: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance

## Before you buy

- The supplied details list a weight of 1.05 kg and dimensions of 10.24 x 9.88 x 0.28 inches. Check these measurements if the book’s size or weight is important for your intended use.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking an illustrated introduction to Joan Miró and his changing artistic practice.
- Art students or general readers interested in Surrealism and modernist movements.
- Collectors of TASCHEN’s Basic Art series.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a long scholarly monograph or an exhaustive catalogue, as this is described as a 96-page introductory book.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share is spread across lower ratings. Without customer comments, these figures do not show what readers praised or criticised. They offer limited guidance on the book’s reception, while its listed scope and length are the more useful guide to whether it suits your needs.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the book cover?
It introduces Joan Miró’s career and work, placing him in relation to Surrealism and other modernist movements and discussing his work across multiple media.
### How many pages and illustrations are listed?
The listing gives a print length of 96 pages and describes approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions.
### What language is this edition?
The listed language is English.

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