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An updated edition of the pocket-sized guide to the 'isms' of modern art. This is a handy guide to the art 'isms' of the modern day. From Impressionism and the birth of modern art to street art and Internationalism of the 21st century, it gives you a practical introduction to all the significant 'isms' that have shaped modern art history. For each 'ism', there is a clear definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and leading works from the movement, as well as references to other 'isms' that you might be interested in. This new edition of the original bestselling title now includes four brand new chapters covering Archive Art, Neo-Formalism, Post-Internet Art and Virtual Reality. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in modern art - whether you are an occasional visitor to galleries, an art student or art connoisseur.
List of contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
The Birth of Modern Art
Early 20th Century
Mid 20th Century
Late 20th Century
21st Century Art
Glossary of Artists
Glossary of Useful Terms
Chronology of Isms
List of Museums to Visit
Credits
Index
Plus 4 new chapters: Archive Art, Neo-Formalism, Post-Internet Art and Virtual Reality
About the author
Sam Phillips is editor and publisher of the RA Magazine (Royal Academy of Arts) and the author of The Art Guide: London. He has contributed to publications including Time Out, i-D Magazine and The World of Interiors.
Summary
This is a handy guide to the art 'isms' of the modern day. From Impressionism and the birth of modern art to street art and Internationalism of the 21st century, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant isms that have shaped modern art history. For each ism, there is a clear definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and key works from the movement, as well as references to other isms that the reader might be interested in.
This book is a must for anyone with an interest in modern art - whether occasional visitors to galleries, students of art or more knowledgeable art connoisseurs.
A new edition of the original bestselling title, Isms: Understanding Modern Art now includes four brand new chapters covering Archive Art, Neo-Formalism, Post-Internet Art and Virtual Reality.
Foreword
An updated edition of the pocket-sized guide to the 'isms' of modern art, from Impressionism to 21st century street art and Internationalism, with four brand new chapters.
Additional text
This publication is well-suited for the art enthusiast and would make an ideal travel companion for gallery or museum visits. Its strenth lies in its ability to illustrate the connections between various movements.
