Dissecting modern art's complex, vibrant evolution.
If you're looking to demystify the often perplexing world of modern art, "This Is Modern Art" is a beckoning gateway. The book breaks down barriers of understanding, making what seems like an elite club accessible and enjoyable. It's a dive into vibrant stories that shape today's art scene, perfect for anyone curious about the pulse of contemporary creativity.
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ISBN: 9780297842927
Authors:
Matthew Collings
Publisher: WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 216 readers)
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Modern art is controversial, intimidating, and bound to divide any group of people into opposing camps. But how many of us really understand it? With wit, knowledge, and plenty of illustrations, artist and author Matthew Collings opens our eyes to the shock of the new. He whisks us on a journey across the globe to galleries, museums, and studios, all the while offering hard information on major artists and movements as well as answers to the types of questions ordinary befuddled viewers might ask. What makes art modern? Can anyone do it? And, whatever happened to beauty? An entertaining and enlightening survey.
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Dissecting modern art's complex, vibrant evolution.
If you're looking to demystify the often perplexing world of modern art, "This Is Modern Art" is a beckoning gateway. The book breaks down barriers of understanding, making what seems like an elite club accessible and enjoyable. It's a dive into vibrant stories that shape today's art scene, perfect for anyone curious about the pulse of contemporary creativity.
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