Art Visionaries - Softcover

Getlein, Mark; Howard, Annabel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780675771 ISBN 13: 9781780675770

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

This compelling book chronicles 75 of the most influential artists from the dawn of the 20th century to the present, and from around the world. Each entry provides a fascinating insight into the artist and his or her vision of what they were trying to do, while also acknowledging the lasting effect of their work. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the book gives a sense of the impact each artist has had on the development of art practice over the last 100 years. Key dates in each artist’s career are clearly drawn out in the accompanying timeline. Through a combination of lively text and arresting visuals, this is an inspirational and wholly original guide to the artists whose vision has helped to shape the modern art world.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Getlein is the author of Living with Art, a best-selling introduction to art. He has helped to create several ground-breaking textbooks in art and literature, among them Art History and A History of Art in Africa. Annabel Howard has a degree in art history a Masters in Biographical writing. She has taught and lectured in museums throughout the United Kingdom and Italy, and has contributed articles to magazines including Glass, the Spectator and the White Review.

From the Back Cover

Provides insight into the artist and his or her vision of what they were trying to do, while also acknowledging the lasting effect or impression of their work. This book gives a sense of the impact each artist has had on the development of art practice over the years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780675771
• ISBN 13: 9781780675770
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312