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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art criticism chronicles the tumultuous journey of modern art throughout the twentieth century, examining its radical shifts and profound influence on society. Robert Hughes, with his characteristic wit and incisive analysis, presents a compelling narrative that connects artistic movements to the broader cultural and political landscape. The Shock Of The New: Art And The Century Of Change illustrates how groundbreaking artists challenged conventions and redefined aesthetic boundaries, often sparking controversy and debate. It uncovers the forces that shaped artistic expression from Impressionism to Pop Art, detailing the lives and works of key figures who spearheaded these revolutionary changes. This essential volume argues for the enduring power of art to reflect, provoke, and ultimately transform human experience in an era of unprecedented change.
Author: Robert Hughes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, British Broadcasting Corporation
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art criticism chronicles the tumultuous journey of modern art throughout the twentieth century, examining its radical shifts and profound influence on society. Robert Hughes, with his characteristic wit and incisive analysis, presents a compelling narrative that connects artistic movements to the broader cultural and political landscape. The Shock Of The New: Art And The Century Of Change illustrates how groundbreaking artists challenged conventions and redefined aesthetic boundaries, often sparking controversy and debate. It uncovers the forces that shaped artistic expression from Impressionism to Pop Art, detailing the lives and works of key figures who spearheaded these revolutionary changes. This essential volume argues for the enduring power of art to reflect, provoke, and ultimately transform human experience in an era of unprecedented change.