Now published in over 20 different languages and in mini, midi, and hardback formats, the art book. Buy the twenty first century art book f a general 01 by trigg, david, williams, eliza, griffin, jonathan isbn. Great people of the 20th century by timelife books. Winner of the illustrated book of the year award in 1994, the first edition of the the art book has been an outstanding success and has become a wellknown landmark in the art book world. The covers of modern hardback books are made of thick cardboard. Art of the 20th century hardback common hardcover january 1, 2012 by edited by ingo f walther by author karl ruhrberg, by author manfred schneckenburger, by author christiane fricke, by author k honnef. Complementing the phenomenally successful art book, and most recently the american art book, it presents a new and original way of bringing art alive. The 20th century art book by phaidon press goodreads. The original edition of this ambitious reference was published in hardcover in 1998, in two oversize volumes 10x. Most pages photos are in great condition to be reused for possibly a craft or display. A complement to the landmark the art book it showcases 500 artists in.
The 20th century art book is an excellent companion and serves as a wonderful reference book to the world of contemporary art. From fauvism to formaldehyde via minimalism, conceptualism, and surrealism, this book gives you the theories, players, and timelines, and lets you decide whether you think its art. The midi format is the perfect companion to the original hardback edition and mini paperback format, offering all the visual impact of the original. The 20th century art book paperback common by author phaidon press, by author editors of phaidon press on. Complementing the phenomenally successful landmark, art book, and most recently the american art book, it presents a new and original way of bringing art. This visually stunning book focuses on the rebirth of chinese art in the twentieth century under the influence of western art and culture.
Catalogue for an extraordinary exhibition of works by vija celmins, rita donagh, peter dreher, marlene dumas, robert gober, nan. However, as a series they form the main texts of an open university thirdlevel course, art of the twentieth century, which examines the fundamental changes that have taken place in the concepts of art during the 20th century. Most pages photos are in great condition to be reused for possibly a craft or. Depicts five hundred paintings and sculptures, each by a different modern artist, in alphabetical order by artist, with a brief description of the work and its place in art history and in the artists career former library book. Covering the international nature of the modern art scene. New listing the wild west by editors of time life books hardcover with dust jacket. The twenty first century art book f a general hardcover. Art of the 20th century hardback common hardcover january 1, 2012 by edited by ingo f walther by author karl ruhrberg, by author manfred schneckenburger, by author christiane fricke, by author k honnef author. Complementing the phenomenally successful art book, and most recently the american art book, it presents a new and original way of bringing art. From surrealism to land art, fluxus to bauhaus, this readable and. Art and artists of twentiethcentury china by michael. Complemented by the 20th century art book and the american art book. The 20th century art book by carl freedman, simon grant.
Arguably the most eventful period in the history of art, the 20th century witnessed the birth foreshadowed at the end of the 19th century and outgrowth of abstraction, along with innumerable movements that came and went amidst radical changes across the globe. Michael sullivan, recognized throughout the world as a leading scholar of chinese art, vividly documents the conflicting pulls of traditional and western values on chinese art. Now available in a new convenient format, this book is an accessible guide to the art of the twentieth century. Make offer time life library of art the world books art. Books on art movements and artists from the early 20th century to today, including walker evans, francis bacon, andy warhol, louise bourgeois and tracey. I read the 20th century art book straight through, from acconci to zorio, which is perhaps not the best and certainly not the only way to use this brilliantlyconceived reference work, even though i personally enjoyed going through this book. Now published in over 20 different languages and in mini, midi and hardback. Winner of the illustrated book of the year award in 1994, the art book has been an outstanding success and has become a wellknown landmark in the art book world. The 20th century art book, first edition, phaidon abebooks. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Editions of the 20th century art book by phaidon press.
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It is small, easy to carry around, packed with great information on some of the most influential artists of this century and explains why these particular artists had such an influence on the world of art. Co by karl ruhrberg, manfred schneckenburger, christiane fricke, k honnef, ingo f walther isbn. The 20th century art book phaidon hardcover 1996 damaged. Most clothbound books are now halfandhalf covers with cloth covering only the spine. Some of most influential modern and contemporary art movements and developments of the century. Explore the turbulent times and revolutionary ideas of 20thcentury art. The 20th century art book was hailed upon its release as an exciting celebration of the myriad forms assumed by art over the last century.