Modern Art: A History from Impressionism to Today (Bibliotheca Universalis)
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Most art historians agree that the modern art adventure first developed in the 1860s in Paris. A circle of painters, whom we now know as Impressionists, began painting pictures with rapid, loose brushwork. They turned to everyday street life for subjects, instead of overblown heroic scenes, and they escaped the power of the Salon by organizing their own independent exhibitions. After this first assault on the artistic establishment, there was no holding back. In a constant desire to challenge, innovate, and inspire, one modernist style supplanted the next: Symbolism, Expressionism, Futurism, Dada, abstract art, renewed Realism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop, Minimal and conceptual practice. This indispensable overview traces the restless energy of modern art with a year-by-year succession of the groundbreaking artworks that shook standards and broke down barriers. Introductory essays outline the most significant and influential movements alongside explanatory texts for each major work and its artist. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe! Review: Nice book. - Great book - good mix of art pictures & commentary for beginners. Review: Taschen art books quickly become a passion - this volume is no exception - Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on desertcart is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres - these Taschen books are hard to beat.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 472 Reviews |
B**R
Nice book.
Great book - good mix of art pictures & commentary for beginners.
****
Taschen art books quickly become a passion - this volume is no exception
Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on Amazon is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres - these Taschen books are hard to beat.
E**W
Quality and Compact
Still working my way through the book, nice compact size (but nearly 700 pages but full of quality images and interesting information and facts.
A**.
Fantastic!
Another great publication from TASCHEN, lovely written book and in-depth.
A**A
Informative but Undersized
I this book, published by Taschen to be an excellent overview of key movements and artists over the past century and a half. The writing is clear and engaging, and the illustrations, while not exhaustive, do a good job of highlighting signature works. It’s a reliable source of information for students, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of modern art. That said, I was disappointed by the physical size of the book. It’s quite compact—more like a large paperback than a typical art history hardcover—so the images feel a bit cramped, and some details are harder to appreciate. If you’re hoping for a coffee-table–style volume with large, vibrant plates, this isn’t it. Overall, despite its small format, it’s a solid and portable reference that packs a lot of valuable content into a convenient package—and it carries the trusted TASCHEN quality.
J**S
Smaller than you might reasonably expect.
Firstly, be aware this book is standard paperback size! You might reasonably expect this book to be coffee table size, or at least regular hard back size (I know I did). Yes, I know the dimensions are listed, but who looks at those? With that said, everything else about the book is great and I would recommend this to anyone who needs a handsome looking and very thorough encyclopaedia of modern art on the shelf.
Y**M
Such a good book about Modern Art
We really like this book and it is in excellent condition.
M**A
Five Stars
Used as educational resource - thank you
S**R
Intact
Excellent
K**.
Great introduction to modern art.
Great book for young people curious to learn about modern art, or as an introduction to the art world.
D**Z
Excelente elección
La calidad es increíble por el precio que pague, neta es la compra del siglo. 100/10
S**Y
Bell libro
Bell libro. Interessante e abbasstanza complesso.
L**S
Completo e de bom tamanho
Livro de bom tamanho para manuseio e com conteúdo completo.
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