The 20th-Century Art Book

Moer than any other era, the twentieth century offered us an unrivalled galaxy of styles and approaches to art. The century proved to be a fast-moving epoch of inventions, discoveries and political upheavals. As a result, the art scene has also radically changed: it became more international, artists experimented with new media, including oil paint, collage, sculpture, ready-made objects, installation and video, and the status of women artists grew immeasurably. The 20th-Century Art Book offers an A-z guide to the art of an extraordinary age. From old favourites such as Monet, Picasso, Dalí and Hockney to the most innovative contemporary artists, 500 full-page colour plates present celebrated works alongside future classics. Each image is accompanied by and incisive text, shedding light on the work and its creator. The alphabetical arrangement presents thought-provoking juxtapositions, while cross-references lead you through the century by subject matter, style or medium. Full glossaries of terms, artistic movements, and museums and galleries are included, creating a self-contained volume which presents a whole new way of looking at twentieth-century art.