The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques by Hodge, Susie

The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period from...
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SKU: 9781399618731
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Author: Susie Hodge
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques by Hodge, Susie

The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

$62.09

The Short Story of Contemporary Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

$62.09
Author: Susie Hodge
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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 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.

Author: Susie Hodge
Publisher: Laurence King
Published: 04/01/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781399618731

About the Author
Susie Hodge is an art historian, historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them 50 Art Ideas, How to Survive Modern Art, Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained and several titles in the international bestselling accessible art history series, The Short Story of.

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