The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art – who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they 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.
- ISBN13 9781786273697
- Publish Date 4 March 2019
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Laurence King Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English
- URL https://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/book/9781786273697-the-short-story-of-modern-art/