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Key Moments in Art

By Lee Cheshire
Series: Art Essentials
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Key Moments in Art explores fifty pivotal events in the history of art, from the Renaissance to the modern era. Lee Cheshire brings to life iconic unveilings like Michelangelo's David and Duchamp's Fountain, as well as lesser-known but equally significant developments. The book highlights how chance meetings, innovative styles such as Impressionism and Pop Art, and sensational exhibitions have shaped the art world. Cheshire's engaging storytelling captures the excitement, controversies, and collaborations behind these defining moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers interested in art history, students, and anyone keen to understand the stories behind key artistic breakthroughs and cultural shifts.

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Small, smart, essential – an easy-to-read, straightforward and entertaining introduction to art history via fifty pivotal moments from antiquity to the 21st century.

'Lets the reader into the art world in a disarmingly simple way ... you don't have to be armed with anything more than curiosity' Matthew Collings

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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 tumultuous path.

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Choice praises the book as "a wonderful addition to the excellent Art Essentials series," recognising its quality and appeal to art enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500293621

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 100 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Lee Cheshire Non-Fiction Series: Art Essentials

About the Author

Lee Cheshire is Senior Editor and Copywriter at Tate. He also contributes to Tate Etc. magazine, and edited a special magazine marking the opening of the extension to Tate Modern. He is the author of "London in Paint", a survey of painting in London since the 17th century.

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