Concepts of Modern Art: From Fauvism to Postmodernism (World of Art)

by Nikos Stangos and Tony Richardson

Book Overview

No other book on modern and contemporary art presents in as authoritative and concise a manner the ideas that underlie the diverse and radical developments of the last hundred years. In this new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500202680
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.9" x 0.9" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

An extremely helpful guide to Modern Art

This book is a compilation of essays on all major art movements of the 20th century. It offers a comprehensive review with very elaborate information on movements, ideas, artists and artworks. Furthermore, it explains the artists' concepts of art, thus enabling the reader to understand why and how artworks were created. The book is very helpful and detailed. It is a must for all those interested in 20th century art, both for students/enthusiasts and experts on the subject.