March Art Book Releases Feature Symbol Guide, Gaudí Children's Book, and Botanical Illustration Collection
In March 2026, several art-related publications were released. Ediciones Cátedra published 'Guía para identificar los símbolos en el arte,' a 360-page guide by Lorenzo de la Plaza Escudero and others, explaining symbols in art and daily life, priced at 17.95€. To mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, Combel released 'Antoni Gaudí – ¡Mira qué artista!,' a 24-page children's book by Patricia Geis with pop-ups of his buildings, costing 21.90€. Additionally, 'Ellas ilustran botánica. Arte ciencia y género,' edited by the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas in Madrid in 2023, features botanical illustrations by artists from Maria Sybyla Merian to contemporary creators, priced at 28.50€. These books highlight educational and commemorative efforts in art publishing.
Key facts
- Ediciones Cátedra released 'Guía para identificar los símbolos en el arte' in 2026, a 360-page guide on art symbols.
- The Gaudí children's book by Patricia Geis commemorates the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death in 2026.
- 'Ellas ilustran botánica' was published in 2023 by CSIC, showcasing botanical illustrations by female artists.
- The symbol guide includes a reverse dictionary with around 400 entries, such as linking abolition to a bell.
- These publications are part of a March selection of art books, focusing on education and artistic heritage.
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudí
- Patricia Geis
- Maria Sybyla Merian
- Tatiana Boyko
- Victoria del Val
- Marta Chirino
- Niki Simpson
Institutions
- Ediciones Cátedra
- Combel
- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
- Universidad Complutense
Locations
- Madrid