Concepts of Modern Art by Nikos Stangos

Concepts of Modern Art by Nikos Stangos

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The 3rd revised and enlarged edition of this introduction to modern art in the WORLD OF ART series, which now includes a new essay, POSTMODERNISM AND THE ART OF IDENTITY which brings the story of modern art right up to the present.

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Concepts of Modern Art by Nikos Stangos

In a series of essays by some of the most internationally acclaimed writers on art, the extraordinary artistic challenges of the twentieth century are introduced and discussed with unparalleled lucidity, intelligence and factual accuracy. No other book on modern and contemporary art presents in as concise and authoritative a manner the ideas that underlie the diverse and radical developments of the last hundred years.
'Energetic, enthusiastic and filled with factsThe authors show their interest in the subjects and are willing to interpret them, writing simply and accessibly…a splendid vade mecum' - Marina Vaizey
'A key book for anyone interested in twentieth-century art' - Lynne Cooke
Nikos Stangos was a commissioning editor and director at Penguin Books and Thames &  Hudson for most of his professional life. He worked closely with many leading poets, art historians and artists of the day.
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ISBN 13 9780500202685
ISBN 10 0500202680
Title Concepts of Modern Art
Author Nikos Stangos
Series World Of Art
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1994-07-04
Number of pages 424
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.