The 20th Century Art Book - Softcover

9780714847986: The 20th Century Art Book
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Covering the international nature of the modern art scene, this title encompasses established, iconic works of art and the classics of the future. It presents 500 artists in an 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.

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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

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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 "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.

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  • PublisherPhaidon Press
  • Publication date2007
  • ISBN 10 0714847984
  • ISBN 13 9780714847986
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages512
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