The first in a new series of essential introductions to art, Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of Modernism, the postwar New Disorder, and beyond.
Carefully arranged material explores seventy essential topics of modern art in a practical and easy-to-navigate structure. Each boldly designed topic feature includes a clear definition; a list of key artists, attributes, media, and collections; and expertly curated illustrations with explanatory captions. A reference section includes a useful glossary of modern art terms, and an accessible timeline.
By:
Amy Dempsey Imprint: Thames & Hudson Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 410g ISBN:9780500293225 ISBN 10: 0500293228 Series:Art Essentials Pages: 176 Publication Date:01 April 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction * 1. Rise of the Avant-Gardes 1860-1900 * 2. Modernisms for a Modern World 1900-18 * 3. Search for a New Order 1918-45 * 4. A New Disorder 1945-65 * 5. Beyond the Avant-Gardes 1965-today
Reviews for Modern Art
'The ideal companion for anyone wishing to understand the key developments in western art over the last century and a half' - Caroline Douglas, Contemporary Art Society