A Dictionary of Twentieth-century Art
A Dictionary of Twentieth-century Art
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From Purism to Postmodernism, from Glasgow Boys to Guerilla Girls, and from David Hockney to Damien Hirst, this is a reference work on twentieth-century art in a single volume. Authoritative and accessible, it makes generous use of anecdote and has clear explanations of many potentially confusing terms.
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A Dictionary of Twentieth-century Art by Ian Chilvers
From Magritte and Picasso to Edward Hopper and Damien Hirst, this is the most useful reference work on twentieth-century art ever published in a single volume. Written by Ian Chilvers, the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, it is both authoritative and accessible, with generous use of anecdote and clear explanations of many potentially confusing terms. Broad coverage of painting, sculpture, and graphic art. Entries on more than 1000 artists. Covers all the major movements and styles of the twentieth century, including Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Art Deco, Abstract Expressionism, Pop art, Body and Performance art, and Neo-Expressionism. Entries on art schools and galleries, exhibitions and prizes, terms and techniques. While concentrating on the great names, the dictionary is not confined to the mainstream of modern art, featuring many artists working in a more popular tradition, such as Vladimir Tretchikoff, the 'King of Kitsch', and interesting peripheral figures such as the forger Elmyr de Hory and the model Kiki of Montparnasse. Biographies also cover collectors, critics, dealers, and patrons.
A triumph of scholarship and style Art Quarterly
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192800923 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192800922 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Twentieth-century Art |
| Author | Ian Chilvers |
| Series | Oxford Paperback Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1999-03-04 |
| Number of pages | 684 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |