A Concise History of Modern Painting by Herbert Read

A Concise History of Modern Painting by Herbert Read

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A Concise History of Modern Painting by Herbert Read

Presents reproductions and text discussing paintings by famous 20th century artists.
'By far the best introduction to the subject' - Alan Bowness
'Thorough, lively and closely packed' - Hugh Casson
Sir Herbert Read became Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Edinburgh in 1931. He was Clark Lecturer, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1929-30, and Norton Professor of Fine Art, Harvard University, 1953-54. His publications include Modern Sculpture: A Concise History and A Concise History of Modern Painting, both published by Thames & Hudson in the World of Art series.
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ISBN 13 9780500201411
ISBN 10 0500201412
Title A Concise History of Modern Painting
Author Herbert Read
Series World Of Art
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1975-01-27
Number of pages 396
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