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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 landmark, Art Book, and most recently The American Art Book, it presents a new and original way of bringing art alive. The new mini edition has all the visual energy and compelling insights of the original but in a lightweight and highly portable format, making it ideal both for dipping into and for using as a serious sourcebook.

Covering the truly international nature of the modern art scene, The 20th Century Art Book encompasses established and iconic works of art and the classics of the future. 500 artists are juxtaposed in alphabetical order, each represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work accompanied by an incisive text that sheds light on both image and creator.

This book is above all perfectly easy to use. There are cross-references help the reader make connections between artists, a jargon-free glossary of artistic terms and movements, and an international directory of museums and galleries lists the works on view to the public. Ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time, it is a fun and inviting look at the ever-expanding boundaries of art.

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"Serves as a stimulus for the uninitiated and initiated alike."―World of Interiors

"Demystifies the art of this century. A useful basic reference book, it chronicles every artist you could ever need to know about in an easy to use A-Z format."―Elle Decoration

"This superbly illustrated, alphabetically arranged celebration of 500 modern artists is a model of its kind."―The Times

"One of the most complete representations of this century's art to hit the shelves in years."―amazon.com

"This really needs no introduction - it's a must for every bookshop in the country - but the format and the price make it even more irresistible."―Bookseller's Choice

"Invaluable... This entertaining and affordable publication won't end up just on the bookshelves of art aficionados."―Home & Life

"Fiendishly hip... A quick fix of culture."―Elle Decoration

"Confused by the art world? Can't tell a Chagall from a Cézanne?... Then help is at hand in the form of Phaidon's 20th Century Art Book, an unrivalled guide to the art of an extraordinary century."―Big Issue

"A great way to sort out your Baselitzs from your Basquiats."―Voyager

About the Author:
Twenty-eight curators, critics, art historians, and artists contributed their expertise to create this art-lover's ideal museum. They come from such institutions as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the British Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu; the University of California, Berkeley; La Trobe University, Melbourne; the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London; and The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.

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  • PublisherPhaidon Press
  • Publication date2001
  • ISBN 10 0714838500
  • ISBN 13 9780714838502
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages520
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