Dimensions
210 x 245 x 40mm
An accessible overview of the art of the twentieth century now available in a new format.
A complement to the award-winning landmark publication 'The Art Book', it showcases 500 artists in alphabetical order, placing early stars like Monet, Picasso and Dali alongside the most innovative contemporary artists, and documenting the myriad new media utilised by artists -- from oil, collage and sculpture to ready-mades, installation and video.
Each entry includes a full-page colour reproduction of the artist's representative work and a concise descriptive text that allows for casual browsing, to form a visually stimulating journey through 100 years of art.
Easy to use cross-references and glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms make this a valuable reference book for contemporary art enthusiasts and students.
This midi format is the perfect companion to the original hardback edition and the compact mini format, offering all the visual impact of the original edition and the affordability and portability of the mini format.