50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know (50 You Should Know) (The 50)

by Christine Weidemann and Brad Finger

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Artists working after the Second World War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were broken, technology advanced, and issues of sexuality and race came to the forefront. From painters and photographers to sculptors and performance artists, fifty of the most influential contemporary artists are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries. Presented chronologically, each artist is featured in 2 or 4-page spreads that include brilliant reproductions of their most important works, an illuminating biography, key dates in their career, and informative background on major developments in the art world. Throughout the volume a timeline places each artist within the context of contemporary art. As diverse and inspiring as the artists themselves, this book is a voyage of discovery into art's cutting edge.
  • ISBN13 9783791345307
  • Publish Date 18 March 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 15 March 2021
  • Publish Country DE
  • Imprint Prestel
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 160
  • Language English