The Shock Of The New: Art And The Century Of Change
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: BBC, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art criticism chronicles the tumultuous journey of modern art through the 20th century, presenting a vivid panorama of movements, artists, and their revolutionary impact. It argues that artistic innovation was not merely aesthetic but deeply intertwined with the profound social and political transformations of the era. The author uncovers the controversies and triumphs that defined a century of creative upheaval, illustrating how new forms of expression reshaped our understanding of beauty and meaning. This insightful volume offers a compelling narrative of art's power to both reflect and instigate change.
Author: Robert Hughes
Binding: Hardback
Published: BBC, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art criticism chronicles the tumultuous journey of modern art through the 20th century, presenting a vivid panorama of movements, artists, and their revolutionary impact. It argues that artistic innovation was not merely aesthetic but deeply intertwined with the profound social and political transformations of the era. The author uncovers the controversies and triumphs that defined a century of creative upheaval, illustrating how new forms of expression reshaped our understanding of beauty and meaning. This insightful volume offers a compelling narrative of art's power to both reflect and instigate change.