9781399618731

The Short Story of Contemporary Art

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ISBN13: 9781399618731

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The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.



This fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.



Simply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramović - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, The Short Story of Contemporary Art reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.

ISBN-13

9781399618731

ISBN-10

1399618733

Weight

1.19 Pounds

Dimensions

5.80 x 0.56 x 8.30 In

List Price

$23.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

224 pages

Publisher

Laurence King Publishing

Published On

2025-08-19



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