From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, this inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of art.
The book shows how developments in materials (oil paint, plastics, paint in tubes) and technology (paper, photography, welding) have radically changed the way that art is produced. But these changes run parallel with influences from wider culture such as the study of optics and anatomy and more conceptual concerns such as chance and ephemerality. Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day.
Lavishly illustrated with historical masterpieces and packed with fascinating contemporary examples, this is an inspirational and wholly original guide to understanding the forces that have shaped world art.
- ISBN13 9781856697958
- Publish Date 8 October 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 5 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Laurence King Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 216
- Language English
- URL http://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/books/art-and-design/9781856697958-100-ideas-that-changed-art