Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today
£15.20
Most art historians agree that the modern art adventure first developed in the 1860s in Paris. A circle of painters, whom we now know as Impressionists, began painting pictures with rapid, loose brushwork. They turned to everyday street life for subjects, instead of overblown heroic scenes, and they escaped the power of the Salon by organizing their own independent exhibitions.
After this first assault on the artistic establishment, there was no holding back. In a constant desire to challenge, innovate, and inspire, one modernist style supplanted the next: Symbolism, Expressionism, Futurism, Dada, abstract art, renewed Realism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop, Minimal and conceptual practice.
This indispensable overview traces the restless energy of modern art with a year-by-year succession of the groundbreaking artworks that shook standards and broke down barriers. Introductory essays outline the most significant and influential movements alongside explanatory texts for each major work and its artist.
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Additional information
| Publisher | TASCHEN (28 Dec. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 696 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3836555395 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3836555395 |
| Dimensions | 14.61 x 5.08 x 20.96 cm |
by yvonne simm
We really like this book and it is in excellent condition.
by James
Firstly, be aware this book is standard paperback size! You might reasonably expect this book to be coffee table size, or at least regular hard back size (I know I did). Yes, I know the dimensions are listed, but who looks at those?
With that said, everything else about the book is great and I would recommend this to anyone who needs a handsome looking and very thorough encyclopaedia of modern art on the shelf.
by *happygeek*
Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on Amazon is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres – these Taschen books are hard to beat.
by MH
Used as educational resource – thank you
by H
Spoiled by poor print quality and poor relationship between the art talked about and the art on the pages.
by Alex D.
Another great publication from TASCHEN, lovely written book and in-depth.
by Amazon Customer
Still working my way through the book, nice compact size (but nearly 700 pages but full of quality images and interesting information and facts.