The short story of modern art : a pocket guide to movements, works, themes & techniques
Hodge, Susie, 1960-2019
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'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.
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London : Laurence King Publishing, 2019.
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224 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm
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Includes index.
ISBN:
9781786273697 (pbk)
Dewey class:
709'.04709'.034709.034
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English
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BRN:
2724109
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