The Shock of the New: The Hundred-Year History of Modern Art--Its Rise, Its Dazzling Achievement, Its Fall
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf,Inc., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight staining to dust jacket and sun damaged spine.
Robert Hughes's "The Shock of the New" is a seminal work of art criticism and history, offering a comprehensive and incisive account of modern art's evolution over a century. This authoritative text chronicles the movements, artists, and ideas that shaped the modern aesthetic, from Impressionism to Pop Art, detailing their triumphs and eventual decline. Hughes presents a vibrant narrative, rich with sharp observations and passionate arguments, making complex artistic concepts accessible to a broad audience. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that drove artistic innovation and the cultural impact of modernism.
Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf,Inc., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight staining to dust jacket and sun damaged spine.
Robert Hughes's "The Shock of the New" is a seminal work of art criticism and history, offering a comprehensive and incisive account of modern art's evolution over a century. This authoritative text chronicles the movements, artists, and ideas that shaped the modern aesthetic, from Impressionism to Pop Art, detailing their triumphs and eventual decline. Hughes presents a vibrant narrative, rich with sharp observations and passionate arguments, making complex artistic concepts accessible to a broad audience. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that drove artistic innovation and the cultural impact of modernism.