The 20th Century Art Book

Klappentext The 20th Century Art Book was hailed upon its release as an exciting celebration of the myriad forms assumed by art over the last century. Complementing the phenomenally successful Art Book ! and most recently The American Art Book ! it presents a new and original way of bringing art alive. Covering the truly international nature of the modern art scene! it encompasses established! iconic works of art and the classics of the future. 500 artists are showcased in alphabetical order! each represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work and an incisive text which sheds light on both image and creator. This book is above all easy to use: cross-references help the reader make connections between artists; there is a jargon-free glossary of artistic terms and movements; and an international directory of museums and galleries lists the works on public view. Ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time! it is a fun and unintimidating look at the ever-expanding boundaries of art. Zusammenfassung An accessible A-Z guide to the art of the 20th-century.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Coomer, Editors of Phaidon Press, Carl Freedman, Simon Grant, Phaidon Press
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.09.1997
• EAN: 9780714835426
• ISBN: 978-0-7148-3542-6
• Dimensions: 258 mm x 300 mm x 48 mm
• Series: F A GENERAL; F A GENERAL
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art