The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes
An illustrated 100-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard. .
'Robert Hughes is the best of guides, enthusiastic, astringent … neither smug nor condescending' - Observer
'Teeming with ideas … an enormously enjoyable account of the state of play between art and society' - The Times
'Takes the stuffing out of the subject where and when it can' - The Spectator
'A genuine landmark, presenting the story of 20th-century art with unparalleled immediacy' - Elle Decoration
'Teeming with ideas … an enormously enjoyable account of the state of play between art and society' - The Times
'Takes the stuffing out of the subject where and when it can' - The Spectator
'A genuine landmark, presenting the story of 20th-century art with unparalleled immediacy' - Elle Decoration
Robert Hughes (1938 – 2012) was an Australian-born art critic, writer, and producer of television documentaries.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500275825 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500275823 |
| Title | The Shock of the New |
| Author | Robert Hughes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1991-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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