The Shock of the New: The HundredYear History of Modern Art: Its Rise, Its Dazzling Achievement, It s Fall

The Shock of the New: The HundredYear History of Modern Art: Its Rise, Its Dazzling Achievement, It s Fall

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This authoritative, lively book, based on the BBC TimeLife television series, provides a comprehensive survey of the birth and development of modern art and an updated discussion of the European and American art movements in the 70s and 80s including minimalist and public art, 70s American painting, German NeoExpressionism, art by women, and environmental art. The Future that Was, the final chapter, is completely rewritten and updated. 75% of the 275 illustrations in the revised edition are in 4color.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'The Shock of the New'? A: The book provides a comprehensive survey of the birth and development of modern art, covering major European and American art movements from the 70s and 80s.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert Hughes, a renowned art critic and historian.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'The Shock of the New'.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was 'The Shock of the New' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1990.
  • Q: What topics are covered in the final chapter of the book? A: The final chapter, titled 'The Future that Was', is completely rewritten and updated to discuss contemporary themes in modern art.
  • Q: How many illustrations are included in this edition? A: There are 275 illustrations in the revised edition, with 75% of them in full color.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to modern art? A: Yes, the book serves as an accessible introduction to modern art, making it suitable for readers new to the subject.
  • Q: What makes this book authoritative? A: The book is based on the BBC Time-Life television series and reflects extensive research and insight from the author, Robert Hughes.

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