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The Short Story of Modern Art
A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes and Techniques
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The Short Story of Modern Art is a must-read introduction to modern art from the best-selling author Susie Hodge.
This fascinating pocket guide to art explains the how, why, and when of modern art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these 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.
More in the series:
- The Short Story of Art by Susie Hodge (9781780679686)
- The Short Story of Photography by Ian Haydn Smith (9781786272010)
- The Short Story of Architecture by Susie Hodge (9781786273703)
Also from Laurence King Publishing:
- A World History of Art by John Fleming and Hugh Honour (9781856695848)
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The Short Story of Modern Art has been praised for making the world of art more approachable and understandable, helping readers feel confident and educated. New York Journal of Books highlighted its accessibility and informative nature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786273697
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 March 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
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About the Author
Susie Hodge is an art historian, historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them The Short Story of Art.
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