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Understanding Modern Art

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Understanding Modern Art by Sam Phillips provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of modern art, focusing on pivotal movements and influential artists from the late 19th century onwards. It delves into the avant-garde innovations that have reshaped artistic expression and offers insights into the cultural and historical contexts that have influenced these creative shifts. The book serves as a guide for appreciating and interpreting the dynamic and often complex world of modern art.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of artistic expression from the late 19th century to today. It may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the diverse movements, styles, and influential figures that have shaped modern art, and if you're eager to gain new insights into the cultural and historical contexts of various iconic works.

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Understanding Modern Art

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An updated edition of the pocket-sized guide to the 'isms' of modern art.

This is a handy guide to the art 'isms' of the modern day. From Impressionism and the birth of modern art to street art and Internationalism of the 21st century, it gives you a practical introduction to all the significant 'isms' that have shaped modern art history. For each 'ism', there is a clear definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and leading works from the movement, as well as references to other 'isms' that you might be interested in.

This new edition of the original bestselling title now includes four brand new chapters covering Archive Art, Neo-Formalism, Post-Internet Art and Virtual Reality.

Understanding Modern Art is a must for anyone with an interest in modern artβ€”whether you are an occasional visitor to galleries, an art student or art connoisseur.

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Understanding Modern Art is well-suited for art enthusiasts and is considered an ideal travel companion for gallery or museum visits. Its strength is in illustrating connections between various art movements, making it a valuable resource for those keen on exploring modern art in depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912217205

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: Colour images throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Sam Phillips is editor and publisher of the RA Magazine (Royal Academy of Arts) and the author of The Art Guide: London. He has contributed to publications including Time Out, i-D Magazine and The World of Interiors.

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