Key Moments in Art describes fifty pivotal moments - some famous, others unfamiliar - from the Renaissance to the present day. Vivid, colourful vignettes capture the excitement of their times: when Michelangelo's David or Marcel Duchamp's Fountain were unveiled for the first time; when chance meetings have spurred artists to create compelling new styles, such as Impressionism or Pop Art; or when exhibitions have caused a public sensation.
Lee Cheshire's storytelling approach is both entertaining and easy to remember. He celebrates artistic ingenuity and collaboration, but does not shy away from the arguments, fights and lawsuits that have dogged art's often-tur
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Lee Cheshire Imprint: Thames & Hudson Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 0 Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 410g ISBN:9780500293621 ISBN 10: 0500293627 Series:Art Essentials Pages: 176 Publication Date:01 September 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Key Moments in Art
'A wonderful addition to the excellent Art Essentials series' - Choice