The Shock Of The New: Art And The Century Of Change
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: BBC, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: White cloth - bumping on corners with light stains.
Robert Hughes's "The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change" is a seminal work of art history that chronicles the tumultuous evolution of modern art from Impressionism to Pop Art. This insightful volume presents a vivid narrative of the artistic movements, key figures, and cultural shifts that defined the 20th century. Hughes, with his characteristic wit and profound understanding, analyzes how artists grappled with the rapid changes of their era, challenging traditional aesthetics and forging new forms of expression. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the forces that shaped contemporary art and its enduring impact on society.
Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: BBC, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: White cloth - bumping on corners with light stains.
Robert Hughes's "The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change" is a seminal work of art history that chronicles the tumultuous evolution of modern art from Impressionism to Pop Art. This insightful volume presents a vivid narrative of the artistic movements, key figures, and cultural shifts that defined the 20th century. Hughes, with his characteristic wit and profound understanding, analyzes how artists grappled with the rapid changes of their era, challenging traditional aesthetics and forging new forms of expression. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the forces that shaped contemporary art and its enduring impact on society.