Developed in collaboration with George Lucas and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this extensive two-volume catalog brings together an unparalleled collection of narrative art. From murals and paintings to comics, photography, and cinematic archives, it illuminates the influence of narrative art on culture, imagination, and human connection. The Art of Narrative A sweeping journey through the images that tell our stories From ancient myths to modern blockbusters, stories have long shaped how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
Created in collaboration with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this two-volume monograph traces the rich history of visual storytelling across generations, cultures, and artistic disciplines. Drawing from the museum’s extraordinary offerings, the book explores narrative image-making across painting, illustration, photography, comics, and the arts of filmmaking. These works reveal the shared visual language that connects fine art and popular culture, following the evolution of storytelling from canvas to the silver screen.
Organized thematically, the volumes bring together work by many of the defining artists and storytellers of the modern era. From Norman Rockwell and Frank Frazetta to celebrated photographers, comic creators, and children's book illustrators, the works show how images help us make sense of the world, spark curiosity, and invite us to imagine new possibilities. A dedicated cinema section explores the art of Star Wars through original production art, concept paintings, costumes, and vehicles.
Together, these works offer a rare look at the creative process behind one of the most enduring narrative worlds in modern culture, revealing how ideas evolve through collaboration into stories that continue to resonate across generations. Featuring texts by George Lucas and Guillermo del Toro, this two-volume set is a celebration of storytelling through images and of the artists whose work continues to shape our shared imagination.