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The Short Story of Modern Art
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The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art – who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.
Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works – from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama – and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.
Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works – from the realist painting of Courbet to a contemporary installation by Yayoi Kusama – and then links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of modern art.
- ISBN:
- 9781786273697
- Publication Date:
- 2019-03-05
- Publisher:
- Laurence King Publishing
- Language:
- English
- Page Count:
- 224
- Size:
- 8.43" l x 6.02" w x 0.77" h
Info
- Art and Photography
Category
- History and Geography
Subject