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March Art Book Releases Feature Symbol Guide, Gaudí Children's Book, and Botanical Illustration Collection

publication · 2026-03-24

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

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