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The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a mustread introduction to this exciting and important period from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.This fascinating pocket guide to art 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 Abramovic and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.
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I enjoyed the 'Short Story of Contemporary Art', but I was hoping for more in-depth analysis on some artists. It’s a good overview, but it feels a bit surface-level for those already familiar with the basics. Still, it’s a decent introductory book!
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Carlos Gutierrez
Engaging and Easy to Read
The 'Short Story of Contemporary Art' is engaging and written in a way that’s super easy to digest. I read it in one sitting! The visuals paired with the text helped bring the stories of different artists to life. Highly enjoyable!
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Emily Johnson
Not What I Expected
I was really looking forward to this book, but it arrived with some pages slightly bent, which was disappointing. The content itself is fine, but the packaging could’ve been better. I expected more for the price.
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Li Wei
Decent but Somewhat Disappointing
I found the 'Short Story of Contemporary Art' to be decent, but it didn’t cover the artists I was hoping to read about. Some sections felt rushed, like the author was trying to cram too much in. It’s okay for a quick reference, though.
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Amina Khan
Perfect Gift for Art Lovers
I bought this book for my sister who loves art, and she absolutely adored it! It covers a lot of contemporary artists and movements without being too dense. The layout is beautiful, and it makes for a lovely coffee table book too!
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