Modern painting (Paperback)
Morley, Simon (Author)
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While acknowledging the legacy of Herbert Read's classic 1959 study 'A Concise History of Modern Painting' in the 'World of Art' series, academic and artist Simon Morley places the foundation of modern art much earlier than Read, at the emergence of Romanticism and the dawn of the industrial age. Structured loosely chronologically by period, the focus is as much on individual artists as well as movements, with works discussed within a broader context - stylistic, historical, geographical, and gender and ethnic frames - themes that recur throughout the chapters. Generously illustrated, the glob...
ISBN (SKU)
9780500204894
Pages
320
Weight
654g
Dimensions
210x209x23
Imprint
Thames and Hudson
Published
06, September, 2023
Genres
Art & Design
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