This legendary book has been universally hailed as the best, the most readable and the most provocative account of modern art ever written. Through each of the thematic chapters Hughes keeps his story grounded in the history of the 20th century, demonstrating how modernism sought to describe the experience of that era and that for many key art movements this was a practical task of vital importance. The way in which Hughes brings that vitality and immediacy back through the well-chosen example and well-turned phrase is the heart of this books success.
- ISBN10 050060021X
- ISBN13 9780500600214
- Publish Date 5 May 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 448
- Language English