If modern art's complexities have eluded you, "Investigating Modern Art" could be the guide you've been waiting for. It dissects the nuances of modern masterpieces and the social contexts that shaped them. Think of it as a companion that makes sense of the intricate dance between history, culture, and the bold strokes of modern artistry. Through this book, you may find yourself looking at a Pollock or Warhol with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.

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This text provides an accessible historical progression through the attempting to draw out more general issues and implications. The discussion of key figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Pollock and Warhol, and movements such as Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Minimal Art is animated by the most relevant concerns of contemporary art historical scholarship. Issues of gender and ethnicity, criticism of the accepted canon of modern art, and important social and political influences upon the institutions of art are interwoven with the discussion of particular works.

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