Book description
Today s art world can be a baffling place. For all those who don t know
their Degas from Dali or Monet from Mondrian, this informative and
insightful guide breaks down 50 of the most important and influential
trends in western art, to provide a fascinating account of art from the
Ancient Greeks to the present day. Taking in the defining artistic
moments in history, including the Baroque, the Renaissance and the
ever-changing Modern, this book also explores influential movements such
as Romanticism, Cubism, and Minimalism. Susie Hodge s concise and
insightful text is accompanied by a glossary explaining key terms and
concepts, as well as brief mini-essays and informative biographies on
artists of the period. With images to illustrate each key concept, and
comprehensive timelines to place each movement in its context, this book
provides a comprehensive key to the most significant developments in
western art. Today s art world can be a baffling place. For all those
who don t know their Degas from Dali or Monet from Mondrian, this
informative and insightful guide breaks down 50 of the most important
and influential trends in western art, to provide a fascinating account
of art from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. Taking in the
defining artistic moments in history, including the Baroque, the
Renaissance and the ever-changing Modern, this book also explores
influential movements such as Romanticism, Cubism, and Minimalism. Susie
Hodge s concise and insightful text is accompanied by a glossary
explaining key terms and concepts, as well as brief mini-essays and
informative biographies on artists of the period. With images to
illustrate each key concept, and comprehensive timelines to place each
movement in its context, this book provides a comprehensive key to the
most significant developments in western art.
